Using Order of Operations
11th Grade · Math · 25 min
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Learning Objective
I can evaluate complex mathematical expressions using the order of operations (PEMDAS/BODMAS).
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The order of operations, often remembered by the acronym PEMDAS, dictates the sequence of operations: Parentheses, Exponents, Multiplication and Division, and Addition and Subtraction.
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When faced with multiple operations at the same level (like multiplication and division), it is safest to proceed from left to right to ensure accurate evaluation.
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When simplifying expressions with nested parentheses, begin by evaluating the innermost parentheses and work your way outward, following the order of operations at each step.
