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PEDMAS |
2011-04-10 |
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From Ross:
48 ÷ 2 (9+3)
Is the answer 2 or 288?
Answered by Harley Weston. |
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Order of operations |
2010-02-07 |
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From addie:
(3+10) x 10 - 8 x 4 =
Answered by Penny Nom. |
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(24x3)+(7x8)-(20/5)+(4x7) |
2009-12-01 |
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From Marilyn:
(24x3)+(7x8)-(20/5)+(4x7)
Thought I had the answer but the form says no. Could you solve it for me please.
Answered by Penny Nom. |
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-4 squared and (-4) squared |
2009-09-29 |
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From Andrea:
Is -4 squared the same as (-4) squared? I am thinking the first is -16 and the second is +16. I am trying to clarify for my students.
Answered by Penny Nom. |
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Evaluating -x^2 + (yz - 3)^2 |
2009-09-28 |
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From Kathy:
My daughter and I are having trouble solving this equation:
-x²+ (yz – 3)²
if x=-4,y=2 and z=0
We are having difficulty with the -x² part of the equation. Thanks
Answered by Penny Nom. |
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Order of operations |
2009-09-24 |
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From aman:
my question is regarding the fact
i have a formula which looks like this :
(ratio 1 + ratio 2 divided by 2)
so my question is do i add first then divide by 2 or do it all together
Answered by Penny Nom. |
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5 x 8 + 6 divided 6 - 12 x 2 |
2009-09-24 |
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From Susan:
5 x 8 + 6 divided 6 - 12 x 2. I am not sure of the rules of operation for this type of question
Answered by Penny Nom. |
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BEDMAS |
2008-08-12 |
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From Rebecca:
I have 3 questions.
1) I don't really understand BEDMAS.Im going in to the 6th grade and im
kind of nervis about it.?
2)When you're doing BEDMAS what does the small 3 or 2 above the
other numerals mean?
3)How would you answer this:5+2 x 9 - 9 x 12= ??
Answered by Janice Cotcher. |
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Why does -2^2 = -4 when -2 * -2 = 4? |
2008-04-22 |
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From blaine:
Why does -2^2 = -4 when -2 * -2 = 4?
Answered by Penny Nom. |
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10 - 3 + 2 |
2008-02-21 |
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From Amrit:
what 10-3+2
is it 5 or 9
Answered by Penny Nom. |
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(32-2 x 5) divided by 2 + 8 |
2007-11-28 |
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From Kim:
Solve
(32-2 x 5) divided by 2 + 8
Answered by Leeanne Boehm. |
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Order of operations |
2007-10-17 |
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From Devon:
What function precedes the other? ie; 18 - 4 x2 =
Answered by Penny Nom. |
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15 divided by 5a |
2007-10-12 |
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From Susan:
Is "5a" considered an expression to be solved first, or do you simply go in PEMDAS order with the 15 divided by 5 in the following problem: Evaluate when a = 2 15 divided by 5a
Answered by Penny Nom. |
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Simplifying algebraic expressions |
2007-10-09 |
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From Sakeena:
(2^2*3)^x+1/2^2x*3x
Answered by Stephen La Rocque. |
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Solving arithmetic problems in the right order (BEDMAS) |
2007-10-05 |
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From Kim:
3+4x2-(10 divided by 5)= what?
Answered by Penny Nom. |
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Is -2^2 = -4 or 4? |
2007-01-23 |
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From Joan:
Is -2 squared, when written without parentheses around the -2, -4 or could this correctly be solved by squaring -2 (-2 x -2) for an answer of 4? Or, to correctly get an answer of 4, would the problem have to read (-2) squared?
Answered by Stephen La Rocque. |
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Answer to skill testing question |
2007-01-18 |
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From Mike:
This question was on a ballot. Is the right answer 36 or 1? 5+2-1X6=
Answered by Stephen La Rocque. |
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(2324/4)-525+214 |
2006-10-15 |
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From Sherin:
(2324/4)-525+214
Answered by Penny Nom. |
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BEDMAS |
2006-09-24 |
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From Partick:
if you have a question like this
-(4)-(-4)+(-4)+4
how do you solve it step by step
Answered by Penny Nom. |
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what is 8+(-2)(-5)/4-(-1)-4(-2+3) |
2006-09-08 |
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From Jordan:
what is 8+(-2)(-5)/4-(-1)-4(-2+3)
Answered by Paul Betts. |
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16X27+32÷4-26 |
2006-08-20 |
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From Amanda:
The question was 16X27+32÷4-26.
Answered by Stephen La Rocque. |
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Order of operations |
2006-06-29 |
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From Jaden:
(1) A triangle has vertices at (-3,-3) (7,-3) and (-2,5). What is the area of the triangle?
Is there a way of doing this so that you dont have to graph it? If the x axis is horizontal can i say it is the base and the y-axis is horizontal meaning the height. Would I be able to do this...-3 to 7-->9 spaces, -3 to 5-->7 spaces-----9(7)63/2=31.5
(2) A cube has a surface area of 54 square centimeters. What is the volume of the cube in cubic centimeters?
Answered by Stephen La Rocque. |
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Order of Operations |
2006-06-29 |
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From Marcy:
I have been having problems with this skill testing question. I know the rules of operation but I don't understand why they would put it in brackets. Can you help me. I have two answers but I would like to know which one is right. Im having a disagreement with a friend over this matter. Thank you so much
[ (20 + 82 - 6) ÷ 16 ] x 14
Answered by Steve La Rocque and Paul Betts. |
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BEDMAS |
2006-03-21 |
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From Andie:
It's been a long time since I've used bedmas. I'm still confused as to what the answer to this question would be.
30 - (2 x 9) + (15/3)=
Answered by Penny Nom. |
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BEDMAS |
2006-01-31 |
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From Janielle:
What Do All the Letters In BEDMAS Stand for?
Answered by Penny. |
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BEDMAS |
2005-11-24 |
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From Judy:
My name is Judy and I am a grade 6 teacher.
We have just started our lessons on the order of operations and my students have asked me why we have BEDMAS and what is the logic to it.
Is there a reason that that we do math in this particular order?
Who invented this rule or how was it decided on and when?
Answered by Walter Whiteley. |
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BEDMAS |
2005-09-01 |
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From A student:
I am a student and am wondering about the answer to this question.
56/2(31)
is the answer 7?
Answered by Harley Weston. |
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Order of operations |
2004-11-10 |
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From Andrew:
I'm trying to solve this question, and I can't seem to remember the rules back from my high school days.
(40 x 8 ) / 2 + 55 - 15 =
Can you help me with the answer?
Answered by Harley Weston. |
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Bedmas |
2004-11-09 |
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From Fariha:
i have a single line question and am not sure of the method
it would be appreciated if u could send me a method and a solution Q : 1 + 9 / 2 + 5 * 1000
would this be solved by BEDMAS? if not, why?
Answered by Penny Nom. |
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Bedmas |
2004-10-30 |
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From Gina:
I am just curious whether Bedmas would be used in the following question as it is not in the typical Bedmas format.
Multiply 12 x 24
Add 26
Divide by 2
Subtract 7
Would we go about doing it in the sequence it is given or in Bedmas ?
Answered by Penny Nom. |
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Order of operations |
2004-09-04 |
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From Leanne:
6 + 3 - 2 x 3 =
Answered by Claude Tardif. |
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50/5x - y |
2004-08-22 |
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From Rick:
Niece has a question that was marked wrong but we are unable to determine how the teacher calculated and arrived at the answer? The problem was as follows:
50 / 5x - y =
x=5
y=1
Answered by Harley Weston and Leeanne Boehm. |
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(3x50)+20/5=? |
2004-04-03 |
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From A student:
what is the answer to:
(3x50)+20/5=?
Answered by Penny Nom. |
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BEDMAS |
2004-03-20 |
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From Brad:
I am in grade 7. My teacher tells me brackets always first, well i know that but, 5 (-4) x 2
Does the (-4) count as a bracket or is it just telling you not to minus 4 from 5 but to multiply 5 x -4 ? Am i correct?
Answered by Penny Nom. |
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BEDMAS |
2004-01-21 |
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From Jessica and her mom:
my mom and I were wondering 2 things.
1. what is the reason for having bedmas.
2. 5+5-4+[6x3-(6+1-3x2) -5+9]
Answered by Penny Nom. |
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Order of operations |
2003-09-07 |
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From Brian:
It has to do with the 4 rules of operations, Parentheses first before operations outside/evaluate all exponential expressions/all multiplication and divisions/then all additions and subtractions. Who made these rules and when did they make them,,, I know its somewhat of an unorthadox question but I must know. I would really appreciate it.
Answered by Penny Nom. |
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4-3(m+1)=(-38) |
2003-06-25 |
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From Jamie:
I have a problem, like most of your mailers, I do remember BEDMAS but maybe I'm missing the finer points! It's been a while, he goes 4-3(m+1)=(-38)
Answered by Penny Nom. |
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BEDMAS |
2003-05-31 |
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From Kristie:
(3x50)+20/5=?
I know bedmas but i forget how to do it.
Answered by Penny Nom. |
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Order of operations |
2003-02-16 |
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From A student:
How is the order of operation used in everyday life other than in a math class or at school? Also .... Can you give me a list of all the mathematician that are still living that uses the order of operation?
Answered by Claude Tardif. |
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BEDMAS |
2003-02-09 |
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From Stefanie:
I do remember the rules of BEDMAS, but for some reason this question puzzles me.
6 X 9 - 3 + 44
I started with the Multiplication
54 - 3 + 44
But then I got stuck, do I proceed with adding the 44 and subtracting the 3
or figure out what -3 + 44 is, but then how would that work with 54?
Answered by Penny Nom. |
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38-10+12divided by4multiplied by 16 |
2002-08-30 |
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From Brenda:
my math question is as follows: 38-10+12divided by4multiplied by 16=?
Answered by Penny Nom. |
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Order of operations |
2002-07-18 |
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From Danna:
I would like to know how to solve this type of problem; I already have the answer. Problem: 2 [5 (4 + 6) - 2] = 96 Also, what do you call this type of problem? Thanks a lot.
Answered by Penny Nom. |
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8/13*26/27 |
2002-05-01 |
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From Arias:
8/13*26/27=
Answered by Penny Nom. |
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Order of operations |
2000-11-26 |
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From Margaret Pratt:
My daughter has a math question and I am afraid I am of no help. Can you help? 2x5/2+1-5= She arrives at 8 as the answer and has been told this is incorrect. Any help you can give would be appreciated.
Answered by Penny Nom. |
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Order of operations |
2000-09-19 |
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From Nicole:
the problem is, 4x8-18 divided by 6= do you solve this by doing 4x8=32 then by dividing 18by 6= 3, then subtracting 3 from 32 = 29? If not what is the order of operation?
Answered by Penny Nom. |
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Eligibility in a contest |
2000-03-14 |
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From Ken Rabley:
Hi, hoping you can help. Dispute among co-workers. Tell me, what is the correct answer to the following question: -1936 + (2406/4812) x (4756 - 3256) + 1250 Seems this is the question for eligibility in a contest...We have come up with various solutions, all which may be correct.
Answered by Penny Nom. |
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Order of operations |
2000-02-27 |
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From Mildred Saulsbery:
Find the value of the expression. 6(5+1) - 9(1+1) _____________ 5(8 - 6) -23
Answered by Harley Weston. |
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Order of operations |
2000-01-16 |
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From Dorothy:
I was wondering if you could tell me where I can get some info. on how to solve the following problem. I was given the answer but I don't know how it is solved. 4+2x(6x2)-5=23
Answered by Penny Nom. |
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Order of operations |
1999-10-25 |
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From Garrett:
99*(57+76)*9-1085/9
Answered by Penny Nom. |
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(-5)^2, -5^2 and -(5)^2 |
1999-10-13 |
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From Jennifer Brown:
What is the difference between the following problems: (-5)2, -52 and -(5)2 Our text book (Beginning Algebra, fourth edition, published by McGraw Hill, by Streeter, Huthison and Hoetzle) says the second and third problem are exactly the same. I don't see how that can be. Is there a mathematical rule that explains this?
Answered by Penny Nom. |
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-8*-(-5a)=15 |
1999-09-22 |
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From Shelby:
-8*-(-5a)=15 i cannot get this question!! please help me!!
Answered by Harley Weston. |
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Opérations de base |
2003-07-05 |
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From Anne-Marie:
Je m'appelle Anne-Marie et je suis enseignante de 5e année à l'école Domaine des copains de Balmoral au Nouveau-Brunswick. Récemment, j'ai participé à un concours intitulé: Budweiser King Pack Nascar Hat Promo. Afin de réclamer le prix, qui est une casquette, je devais répondre à une question réglementaire. Il s'agissait d'une phrase mathématique qui se présentait comme suit:
4 x 26 - 24 / 8 = qui se lit: 4 fois 26 moins 24 divisé
par 8
Answered by Claude Tardif. |
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