Contributor: Elephango Editors. Lesson ID: 10717
Who can you ask for help with math? Is order of operations a hospital schedule? Learn how to ask your dear Aunt Sally to help you solve formulas in order!
It is a formula to ensure every mathematician (that's you) solves a problem the same way and, therefore, gets the same answer!
(Hint: the beginning letter of each word is the beginning letter of the math operation!)
Imagine PEMDAS is like a superhero for math problems! It helps you solve formulas step by step. Here is the breakdown.
PEMDAS stands for parentheses, exponents, multiplication, division, addition, and subtraction. It's like a rulebook that tells you how to do things in math.
By following PEMDAS, you make sure you solve formulas in the right order, just like following steps in a recipe. It helps you get the right answer every time!
Watch the video below for a review and examples of PEMDAS in action!
Head over to the Got It? section when you are ready to practice order of operations!