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Why is pemdas important

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Using PEMDAS, you will come to the correct answer all the time. If these rules concerning order of operations would not exist, then each solver will solve an algebraic in a particular way and it is less probable to come to a correct answer.
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It is important because it shows you the order you should follow to solve an equation correctly.

stands for

P – Parentheses

E – Exponents

M – Multiplication

D – Division

A – Addition

S – Subtraction

In this order you should solve all equations otherwise you would be incorrect.

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