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Operations
(P.E.M.D.A.S)
P.E.M.D.A.S
.
= Parenthesis ()
= Exponent 22
= Multiplication 6x8
= Division 93
= Addition 7+5
= Subtraction 10-4
What is P.E.M.D.A.S
and why do we need
it?
P.E.M.D.A.S. is also know as the
Order of Operations.
10 2= 100
An example of an
expression using Answer:
exponents is:
ultiplication x
Use the table on the right to
help you.
Multiplication is just a faster
way to add.
Choose the proper way to
simplify the expression:
2+5x3
A. 5 x 3 = 15
15 + 2 = 17
B. 2 + 5 = 7
7 x 3 = 21
Answer:
ivision
Choose the correct way to simplify
the expression:
Division is splitting a
larger number into 12 4+2
smaller parts.
A. 4 + 2 = 6
Remember to check
your division with 12 6 = 2
multiplication.
B. 12 4 = 3
An example of an
expression with 3+2=5
division in it is:
Answer:
ddition +
It is tempting to want to
solve addition first in an Choose the proper way to
expression. simplify the equation
Remember: only solve
(113 + 19) + 81
addition first if it is in
parenthesis.
An example of an A. 113 + 19 = 132
expression with addition 132 + 81 = 213
in it is:
B. 19 + 81 = 100
100 + 113 = 213
Answer: A or B
ubtraction -
Subtraction is when 74 (12 - 4)
you take away an The proper way to simplify this
equal or smaller expression is:
amount from a
number.
You can check your A. 74 12 = 62
subtraction with 62 4 = 58
addition.
An example of an
expression with B. 12 4 = 8
subtraction in it is: 74 8 = 66
Answer:
Review The Order of
arenthesis
Operations is:
xponents
P.E.M.D.A.S.
ultiplication
ivision
ddition
ubtraction
Practice
6x42+3
242+3
12+3
Answer: 15
Practice
15(6x2-9)
15(12-9)
15(3)
Answer: 5
Practice
(3 +5)7
2
(9+5)7
147
Answer: 2
Practice
7+(6x52+3)
7+(6x25+3)
7+(150+3)
7+(153)
Answer: 160
Practice
(18+2)5
205
Answer: 4
(3x6+2)5
Tips to Remember:
An easy way to remember PEMDAS is:
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