Question 302650
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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