Flashcard 4 - Numbers and Operations Flashcard Set for the Math Basics

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The correct answer is:

a universally agreed upon method to simplifying expressions; PEMDAS

Explanation:

Remember to follow the order of operations (PEMDAS):

  1. Do everything in parentheses (P), left to right.
  2. Evaluate any exponents (E), left to right.
  3. Do all multiplication and division (MD), in order, left to right.
  4. Then do all addition and subtraction (AS), in order, from left to right.

(Good way to remember: Please Excuse My Dear Aunt Sally)

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