What is PEMDAS or BODMAS?
PEMDAS and BODMAS are acronyms used to remember the order of operations in mathematics. BODMAS is similar but is commonly used in the United Kingdom and some other countries. It stands for:
- Brackets
- Orders (Exponents)
- Division and Multiplication (from left to right)
- Addition and Subtraction (from left to right)
Both PEMDAS or BODMAS are mnemonic devices to help remember the order in which mathematical operations should be performed when solving expressions or equations
Order of Operations Practice Problems with Answers
Order of operations is a set of rules that dictate the correct sequence to evaluate a mathematical expression. Following this sequence ensures that everyone solves the expression the same way and gets the same result. The order of operations can be remembered using the acronym PEMDAS, which stands for:
- Parentheses
- Exponents
- Multiplication and Division
- Addition and Subtraction
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