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Understanding the Order of Operations in Math

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What does the acronym PEMDAS stand for?

Parentheses Exponents Addition Multiplication Division Subtraction

Parentheses Exponents Division Multiplication Addition Subtraction

Parentheses Exponents Multiplication Addition Division Subtraction

Parentheses Exponents Multiplication Division Addition Subtraction (correct)

In the PEMDAS order, when are operations inside parentheses solved?

Before any other operations in the expression (correct)

At the end, just before performing addition and subtraction

After all multiplication and division operations are completed

After solving all exponents in the expression

What is the correct order to solve the following expression: 8 ÷ 4 + 6?

6 + 8 ÷ 4

8 + 4 ÷ 6

8 ÷ 4 + 6 (correct)

8 ÷ 6 + 4

If the operations in a math problem are done in the wrong order, what can happen?

A different and wrong answer can be obtained Signup and view all the answers

According to PEMDAS, what should be resolved first in the expression: 3^2 ÷ 9?

Exponents Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct order of operations in mathematics?

Exponents, Multiplication/Division, Addition/Subtraction, Parentheses Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to follow the order of operations in math?

To avoid getting the wrong answer Signup and view all the answers

Which operation takes precedence over all others in the order of operations?

Exponents Signup and view all the answers

What happens if you perform addition before multiplication in a math problem?

The answer will be incorrect Signup and view all the answers

How can you easily remember the order of operations in math?

By using the acronym PEMDAS Signup and view all the answers