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Understanding the Order of Operations: A Step-by-Step Guide

This guide walks you through the Order of Operations, a critical concept in mathematics, using a straightforward six-step process. Starting with Parentheses, followed by Exponents, and then moving through Multiplication/Division and Addition/Subtraction, each step is detailed to ensure clarity. An example is provided to illustrate how to apply these rules effectively, ensuring accurate calculations. This resource is essential for students and anyone looking to strengthen their math skills.

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Understanding the Order of Operations: A Step-by-Step Guide

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  1. Order of Operations Allye Trusty October 29, 2011 6

  2. Step 1: Parenthesis • Parenthesis always come first in your steps from 1 to 6. • You always solve your parenthesis and the move on. If there are no parenthesis you move to Step 2.

  3. Step 2: Exponents • Exponents always come second in your steps from 1 to 6. • You always solve your exponents and the move on. If there are no exponents you move to Step 3.

  4. Step 3: Multiply or Divide • When you get to Step 3 you follow the direction multiply or divide, which ever one comes first going left to right.

  5. Step 4: Add or Subtract • When you get to Step 4 you follow the direction add or subtract, which ever one comes first going left to right.

  6. Example: • 3-4+3+(5-9)/2 • 3-4+3+14/2 • 3-4+3+7 • 1+3+7 • 4+7=11

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