Order of operations tells you the sequence of how to solve a mathematical equation with more than one operation.
An easy way to remember how to solve using the order of operations is remembering PEMDAS
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Solve(12+7) - 3x4+6=
(12+7) - 3x4+6 = Solve using PEMDASStep 1- Solve the equation inside the parentheses(12+7) = 19Now this is the equation after step 119 - 3x4+6 =
PEMDAS - Step 2 - 19 - 3x4+6 = You will now either multiply or divide whichever comes first. In this problem you would multiply 3x4=12Now this is the equation after step 219 - 12+6 =
PEMDASNow we only have addition and subtraction to solve. You will go left to right to solve. 19-12+6=Step 1 solve 19 - 12 = 7Step 2 solve 7 + 6 = 13Final answer is 13
Congratulations on solving your first order of operation equation!
Follow the Order of Operation and YOU can solve any equation!