2. Explain how the order of operations determines how you simplify a numeric expression. Be sure to explain the rules for addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and the use of grouping symbols. Use examples to illustrate your points.

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2.	Explain how the order of operations determines how you simplify a numeric expression. Be sure to explain the rules for addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and the use of grouping symbols. Use examples to illustrate your points.

mathstudent55 · Answer

There is an order of operations that is done by agreement. The way to remember it is PEMDAS, which means the following:

mathstudent55 · Answer

P - do Parentheses first
E - then do Exponents
MD - then do Multiplications and Divisions in the order they appear from left to right
AS - then do Additions and Subtractions in the order they appear from left to right