Parentheses
What is the first thing you do in the following expression: 5+(3x2)
Solve the parentheses so that the expression becomes 5+6
What is 8x4?
32
True or False: Addition always comes before subtraction.
False! Addition and subtraction is always solved from right to left!
What does the P in PEMDAS stand for
Parentheses!
What is the first step for the expression: (8+3)-4
Solve the parentheses so it becomes 11-4
How do you know whether you do multiplication or division in a math expression first?
You solve the expression from left to right!
What is 14+28?
42
Why is order of operations/PEMDAS so important for us to learn?
It ensures that everyone knows what to solve first vs last to reach the same answer when solving a math expression.
What is the value of 6+2+(12/2)
14
What is the value of 28/4x3?
21
What is 8+16-4?
20
What is the popular acronym used to remember PEMDAS?
"Please Excuse My Dear Aunt Sally"
What is 5+(3+(8-1))
15
What is the first step to solve the expression 17-5+3x4?
24
In the following expression, what's the next step after solving the parentheses: 3+(9x2)-6
Adding 3 to 18.
Solve the following expression using PEMDAS: 8+(3×(4+6))−5
33