Flashcard 2 - High School Algebra I Flashcard Set for the STAAR test

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The correct answer is:

PEMDAS

Explanation:

Parenthesis Exponents Multiply Divide Add Subtract.

This means:

  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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