Question

Which of the following is the correct order in which to do mathematical operations?

answers:

A: addition and subtraction, multiplication and division, powers and exponents, grouping symbols.
B: powers and exponents, additional and subtraction, grouping symbols, addition and subtraction.
C: grouping symbols, addition and subtraction, multiplication and division, powers and exponents.
D: grouping symbols, powers and exponents, multiplication and division, addition and subtraction.

Answer 1

d

Explanation:

Answer 2

• D: grouping symbols, powers and exponents, multiplication and division, addition and subtraction.

Explanation:

You could use the phrase below to remember the right order:

• “Please Excuse My Dear Aunt Sally” or PEMDAS

• P - parentheses
• E - exponents
• M - multiplication
• D - division
• A - addition
• S - subtraction

The Order of Operations

• Perform all operations within grouping symbols first. Grouping symbols include parentheses, brackets, braces, and fraction bars.
• Evaluate exponents or square roots.
• Multiply or divide, from left to right.
• Add or subtract, from left to right.

Correct choice is D