Flashcard 4 - Arithmetic Reasoning Flashcard Set for the ASVAB

the exponent operation (or raising to the exponent/power)

The correct order of operations is Parentheses, Exponents, Multiplication or Division (left to right), then Addition or Subtraction (left to right). In this problem, evaluate the exponent first (\(3^3 = 27\)); division next (\(24 \div 8 = 3\)); multiplication (\(2 \cdot 27 = 54\)); subtraction (\(3-3 = 0\)); addition (\(0 + 54\)). A good way to remember this is to learn: Please Excuse My Dear Aunt Sally.