PEMDAS
(PEM-DAS)
2 syllables
Definition
noun. An acronym used in mathematics to remember the order of operations: Parentheses, Exponents, Multiplication and Division (from left to right), Addition and Subtraction (from left to right).
Example Sentence
To solve complex equations correctly, students use PEMDAS to follow the proper order of operations.
More Example Sentences
PEMDAS helps in determining which mathematical operations to perform first in a given expression.
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