GEMS Flashcards

(7 cards)

1
Q

The G stands for

A

Grouping symbols, including parentheses, absolute value symbols, and a fraction bar

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2
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The E stands for

A

Exponents

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3
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The M stands for

A

Multiplication and/or division, from left to right

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4
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The S stands for

A

Subtraction and or addition, from left to right

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5
Q

True / false. You always have to multiply before you add.

A

True!

(Unless the addition is in parentheses…)

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6
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True/false. The negative sign always goes before a number

A

True!

ex: - 6, not 9 -

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7
Q

T/F

Addition is commutative

A

True.

If you are adding multiple terms together at once, you can add them in any order (as long as it is ONLY addition).

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