The document explains the order of operations (PEMDAS) for solving math problems with multiple operations. PEMDAS stands for Parentheses, Exponents, Multiplication, Division, Addition, Subtraction and is used to determine the order that operations should be performed, with parentheses and exponents first, then multiplication and division from left to right, followed by addition and subtraction from left to right. Several examples are provided to demonstrate how to use PEMDAS to solve problems step-by-step according to the proper order of operations.

1. Order of
Operations
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X
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2. The Order of
Operations tells us
how to do a math
problem with more
than one operation,
in the correct order.

3. Please Excuse My Dear
Aunt Sally
This will help to
you to remember
the order of
operations.

4. Add +
Subtract -
Multiply x
Divide 
Please Excuse My Dear Aunt Sally
P
E
M
D
A
S
Parentheses ( )
Exponents 43

5. Please Excuse My Dear Aunt Sally
Parentheses ( )
Always do
parentheses 1st.

6. Please Excuse My Dear Aunt Sally
Exponents 43
Always do
Exponents 2nd.

7. Multiply x
Divide 
Please Excuse My Dear Aunt Sally
Do multiplication
and division 3rd,
from left to right.

8. Add +
Subtract -
Please Excuse My Dear Aunt Sally
Do addition and
subtraction 4th, from
left to right.

9. Let’s Try
Some 
Problems!

10. PEMDAS
3+9- (9+1)
3+9- 10
3+9-10
12-10
2

11. PEMDAS
3 (9+1) + 6
3(10)+6
3(10)+6
30+6
36

12. PEMDAS
4+5 x (6-2)
4+5 x 4
4+20
24

13. PEMDAS
4+ 10 x 2 -16
4+10 x 2 -16
4+ 20 -16
24-16
8

14. PEMDAS
21 + 10  10
21 + 1
22

15. PEMDAS
10+72-2 x 5
10+49–2 x 5
10+49- 10
59 - 10
49

16. PEMDAS
64  (9 x 3-19)
64(27 –19)
64  8
8

17. Have fun
doing the
Order of 
Operations!