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To: Be Free
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Parentheses, Powers (i.e. exponents), Multiplication, Division, Addition, Subtraction

22 posted on 04/12/2011 1:39:29 PM PDT by Joe 6-pack (Que me amat, amet et canem meum)
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To: Joe 6-pack

Be aware that multiplication and division are actually at the same precedent, as are addition and subtraction. The mnemonic order omits this grouping. Do a search on “order of operations” or “mathematical precedence” and check it, if you like.


45 posted on 04/12/2011 1:49:57 PM PDT by MortMan (What disease did cured ham used to have?)
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