SOLUTION: I can not seem to get this figured out, I would appreciate your help thank you so very much! What are the steps of the order of operations? Why is it important that you follow t

Question 302650: I can not seem to get this figured out, I would appreciate your help thank you so very much!
What are the steps of the order of operations? Why is it important that you follow the steps rather than solve the problem from left to right? Write an expression for your classmates to simplify using at least three of the following:

-Groupings (parenthesis, brackets, or braces)
-Exponents
-Multiplication or division
-Addition or subtraction

Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
What are the steps of the order of operations?
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The acronym to remember the proper order is PEMDAS
Parentheses
Exponents
Multiplication/Dividion from left to right
Addition/Subtraction from left to right
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Why is it important that you follow the steps rather than solve the problem from left to right?
By following a rule we avoid misunderstanding of the problem
and assure that many people will arrive at the same answer.
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Write an expression for your classmates to simplify using at least three of the following:
-Groupings (parenthesis, brackets, or braces)
-Exponents
-Multiplication or division
-Addition or subtraction
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Problem: 2(2/4 + 3)(4-1/7)
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Answer: 2((1/2)+3)(3 6/7)
2(7/2)(27/7)
7(27/7)
= 27
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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