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What does the 'B' in the acronym BEDMAS represent?
What does the 'B' in the acronym BEDMAS represent?
Which operation should be performed immediately after brackets and exponents?
Which operation should be performed immediately after brackets and exponents?
In the expression $8 + 2 × 3$, which calculation is performed first according to BEDMAS?
In the expression $8 + 2 × 3$, which calculation is performed first according to BEDMAS?
How should you approach operations that fall under the same category, such as multiplication and division?
How should you approach operations that fall under the same category, such as multiplication and division?
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What is the result of the operation $5 + (4 × 3) - 5 ÷ 5$ following the order of operations?
What is the result of the operation $5 + (4 × 3) - 5 ÷ 5$ following the order of operations?
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What would be the result of not following the BEDMAS rules in the expression $6 + 2 × 3$?
What would be the result of not following the BEDMAS rules in the expression $6 + 2 × 3$?
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What does the acronym BEDMAS help to ensure?
What does the acronym BEDMAS help to ensure?
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If following BEDMAS, what is the first step to solve the expression $12 ÷ 4 × 2$?
If following BEDMAS, what is the first step to solve the expression $12 ÷ 4 × 2$?
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Study Notes
Order of Operations (BEDMAS)
- Purpose: Ensures consistent problem-solving in mathematics, leading to a single correct answer.
BEDMAS (Acronym)
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B - Brackets (Parentheses): Solve expressions inside brackets first.
- Example: In (5+3)×2, solve 5+3 = 8 first.
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E - Exponents: Calculate any powers or square roots.
- Example: In 23+4, solve 23 = 8 first.
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DM - Division and Multiplication (Left-to-Right): Solve division and multiplication from left to right.
- Example: In 12÷4×3, divide 12÷4=3 first, then multiply 3×3=9.
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AS - Addition and Subtraction (Left-to-Right): Solve addition and subtraction from left to right.
- Example: In 7+5−3, add 7+5=12 first, then subtract 12-3=9.
Why is BEDMAS Important?
- Without BEDMAS, different people can get different answers for the same problem, which creates inconsistency in math.
- Example: In 8+2×3, BEDMAS tells us to multiply 2×3=6 first, then add 8+6=14. If order is ignored, the incorrect answer 30 results.
Left-to-Right Rule
- When solving division/multiplication or addition/subtraction problems, always proceed from left to right.
Example Problem Solving (6 + (4 × 32) − 5 ÷ 5)
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Brackets/Parentheses: Solve 4 × 32. First solve 32 = 9, then 4×9=36
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Division: Next solve 5÷5=1
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Addition/Subtraction (left-to-right): Combine the remaining numbers: 6 + 36 - 1 = 41
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Final Answer: 41
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Test your understanding of the BEDMAS order of operations in mathematics. This quiz will challenge you to solve problems by applying the correct sequence of operations. Mastering BEDMAS ensures consistent and accurate solutions in mathematical equations.
