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What does the acronym PEMDAS stand for?
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?
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?
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?
If the operations in a math problem are done in the wrong order, what can happen?
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According to PEMDAS, what should be resolved first in the expression: 3^2 ÷ 9?
According to PEMDAS, what should be resolved first in the expression: 3^2 ÷ 9?
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What is the correct order of operations in mathematics?
What is the correct order of operations in mathematics?
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Why is it important to follow the order of operations in math?
Why is it important to follow the order of operations in math?
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Which operation takes precedence over all others in the order of operations?
Which operation takes precedence over all others in the order of operations?
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What happens if you perform addition before multiplication in a math problem?
What happens if you perform addition before multiplication in a math problem?
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How can you easily remember the order of operations in math?
How can you easily remember the order of operations in math?
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