key term - Order of Operations

Definition

The order in which mathematical operations should be performed to obtain the correct result. It follows the acronym PEMDAS, which stands for Parentheses, Exponents, Multiplication and Division (from left to right), and Addition and Subtraction (from left to right).

Related terms

Arithmetic Operators:

Symbols used in mathematical expressions to perform calculations such as addition (+), subtraction (-), multiplication (*), and division (/).

Parentheses: Symbols used in mathematical expressions to group parts that need to be evaluated first.

Exponents:

A mathematical operation that represents repeated multiplication of a number by itself.