When Applying the Standard Order of Operations to a Series

question 57

Multiple Choice

When applying the standard order of operations to a series of operations, which of the following operations would you perform first?

• A) division
• B) any operation inside parentheses
• C) addition
• D) multiplication

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Definitions:

Sensory memory

The shortest-term element of memory, allowing individuals to retain impressions of sensory information after the original stimuli have ended.

Associative memory

The ability of the brain to link new information with existing knowledge, facilitating recall and understanding.

Prospective memory

Remembering to perform a planned action or recall a planned intention at some future point in time.

Echoic memory

A subtype of sensory memory that retains auditory information, allowing individuals to recall sounds and words briefly after being heard.