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(30 POINTS) WHAT IS THE MEANING OF P.E.M.D.A.S

User Koda
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Answer:

It is the order in which you perform operations

first P. (parentheses)

then E. (exponents)

then M. (multiplication)

then D. (division)

then A. (addition)

and last S. (subtraction)

Explanation:

These operations must be performed in the correct order or the answer will be incorrect.

User Glinkot
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Answer:

Parenthesis

Exponents

Multiplication (from left to right)

Division (from left to right)

Addition (from left to right)

Subtraction (from left to right)

Explanation:

The PEMDAS rule helps you from arriving at the wrong answer if you mix up the order of parentheses, exponents, multiplication and division, and addition and subtraction.

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