The document provides instruction on performing the order of operations when simplifying expressions. It recommends following the acronym PEMDAS (Parentheses, Exponents, Multiplication, Division, Addition, Subtraction) to determine which operation to perform first from left to right. Parentheses are used both for grouping elements and for implied multiplication. When there are subtraction and addition terms, subtraction is performed first if it appears furthest to the left. Similarly, with multiplication and division terms, the operation furthest to the left is performed first.
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Flashcards - Order of Operations
1. The following cards will help drill you correctly on
the Order of Operations.
Parentheses (grouping symbols)
Exponents
both done in
order of appearance
from left to right
{ Multiplication or Division
Addition or Subtraction
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9. Please state whether the parentheses in
the following expression are for
1. Multiplication
2. Creating a Group
3. Both of the above
Both Multiplication and a Group
13. Please determine which
operation should be simplified
first when performing the order
of operations.
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MD
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When you have subtraction and addition, you must do
whichever one is furthest to the left first.
17. Please determine which
operation should be simplified
first when performing the order
of operations.
P
E
MD
AS
Remember that when a problem has both
multiplication and division, you must do the one that
appears furthest to the left first.