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According to the order of operations, we place the multiplication and division exercise within parentheses:
Now we solve the exercises within parentheses:
And we obtain the exercise:
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\( 8 + 3 \times 2 = \)
The colon (:) is another way to write division, just like ÷. So means .
Math has special rules called order of operations (PEMDAS). Multiplication and division must be done before addition and subtraction, regardless of position!
No, you don't write them in your work! The explanation uses parentheses to show you which operations to do first. Just remember: multiplication and division before addition.
Use PEMDAS: Parentheses, Exponents, Multiplication/Division (left to right), Addition/Subtraction (left to right). This order never changes!
Think of it this way: multiplication and division are stronger operations that must be completed before the weaker addition and subtraction can happen.
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