Solve the following problem using the order of operations:
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Solve the following problem using the order of operations:
According to the order of operations rules, we'll place the division exercises in parentheses:
Let's solve the expression in parentheses from left to right:
We should obtain the following expression:
Let's solve the expression from left to right:
38
Solve the following problem:
\( 15\times2\times8= \)
Division and multiplication have the same priority level, so we solve them in order from left to right. If you divided 9÷3 first, you'd get 81÷3 = 27, which gives a completely different answer!
The colon (:) is just another way to write division, exactly like the ÷ symbol. So means the same as .
Yes! The order of operations (PEMDAS/BODMAS) requires that you complete all multiplication and division before any addition and subtraction. This prevents calculation errors.
Absolutely! Adding parentheses like helps you visualize the order and avoid mistakes. Just remember the original expression already follows this order.
Go back and check each step carefully. The most common errors are:
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