Flashcard 14 - Mathematics Flashcard Set for the TABE Test

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subtraction, because it is in parentheses \((8-4)\)

Explanation:

The PEMDAS rule states the order of math operations as:

  • Do everything in parentheses (P), left to right.     

  • Evaluate any exponents (E), left to right.   

  • Do all multiplication and division (MD), left to right.      

  • Then do all addition and subtraction (AS), left to right.   

A good way to remember: Please Excuse My Dear Aunt Sally.

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