What is the correct order?

Question

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2
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Evaluate any exponential expressions.
Do all additions and subtractions.
# Do all multiplications and divisions.
4
Do any operations inside grouping symbols.

Answer 1

The correct order of operations is often remembered using the acronym PEMDAS:

1. Parentheses (or grouping symbols)
2. Exponents (including roots)
3. Multiplication and Division (from left to right)
4. Addition and Subtraction (from left to right)

So, the correct order as per your list should be:

1. Do any operations inside grouping symbols.
2. Evaluate any exponential expressions.
3. Do all multiplications and divisions.
4. Do all additions and subtractions.

If you were to organize your original list according to PEMDAS, it should look like this:

1. Do any operations inside grouping symbols.
2. Evaluate any exponential expressions.
3. Do all multiplications and divisions.
4. Do all additions and subtractions.