The order of operations, also known as PEMDAS, helps us solve mathematical expressions step by step.
52. First, we evaluate any operations inside parentheses or brackets.
53. Next, we look for exponents and evaluate them from left to right.
54. After that, we perform multiplication and division from left to right.
55. Finally, we do addition and subtraction from left to right.
Following these steps ensures that we solve the expression correctly.