What does PEMDAS stand for?
Order of Operations is the sequence followed when solving math problems. It helps to ensure that each part of the problem is solved in the correct order. It stands for Parentheses, Exponents, Multiplication/Division, Addition/Subtraction (PEMDAS)
Order of Operations Explained
Parentheses: A pair of symbols used to group numbers or symbols together in an equation. Exponents: A mathematical notation indicating the number of times a number or expression is multiplied by itself. PEMDAS: An acronym that stands for Parentheses, Exponents, Multiplication/Division, Addition/Subtraction.
Concepts:
The Order of Operations was first introduced in 1544 by Michael Stifel in his Arithmetica Integra. In the United States, PEMDAS is used to remind people of the order of operations. In other countries, BODMAS and BIDMAS are used instead. The Order of Operations helps you solve math problems with more than one operation in a step-by-step way.
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What is the order of operations?
What does PEMDAS mean?
- Parentheses, Exponents, Multiplication, Division, Addition, Subtraction
- Parentheses, Exponents, Multiplication, Division, Subtraction, Addition
- Parentheses, Multiplication, Division, Addition, Subtraction, Exponents
- Parentheses, Exponents, Subtraction, Division, Multiplication, Addition
Which of these equations is solved correctly?
- 2 + 3 × 4 = 14
- 2 + 3 × 4 = 20
- 2 × 3 + 4 = 10
- 2 × 3 + 4 = 14
Which of these equations is solved correctly?
- 2 + (3 × 4) = 14
- 2 + (3 × 4) = 20
- (2 + 3) × 4 = 14
- (2 + 3) × 4 = 20
Which of these equations is solved correctly?
- 2^2 + 3 × 4 = 20
- 2^2 + 3 × 4 = 18
- 2^3 + 4 = 18
- 2^3 + 4 = 20