3+4x2, this simple example can produce answers 14 (if addition was done first and multiplication done afterwards) or 11 (if multiplication was done first and addition was done subsequently). This is just a simple example. Mathematics is a precise science and to get the answer universally correct (without any ambiguity) a set of rules (or conventions) are established. In order of decreasing priority we evaluate what is enclosed in parentheses, then exponentiation, Multiplication/Division, Addition/Subtraction etc. The left to right rule is used when operation of same strength are encountered. If logical operations are involved (as in computer operations) then those operations also have set priorities. Thus the order of operations is used by mathematicians to ensure consistency.
the order of operations
It has nothing to do with agreement or negotiation. There's only one order of operations that leads to the correct outcome.
what mathematicians agreed on an so that numercial expressions would have only one value?
We have to use the order of operations so everyone solves a problem the same.
It has nothing to do with agreement or negotiation. There's only one order of operations that leads to the correct outcome.
how do you use order of operations
No professions use order of operations. It is just a method of solving an equation.
Well honey, any career that involves math or problem-solving will use the order of operations. So, if you're into being a mathematician, engineer, scientist, or even a financial analyst, better brush up on those PEMDAS rules. Otherwise, you'll be more lost than a sock in the dryer.
Because if you perform the operations in a different order your answer will be wrong.
BEDMAS is an acronym to help remember an order of operations in algebra basics. When you have math problems that require the use of different operations (multiplication, division, exponents, brackets, subtraction, addition) order is necessary and mathematicians have agreed on the BEDMAS/PEDMAS order. Each letter of BEDMAS refers to one part of the operation to be used. In math, there is an agreed upon set of prodedures for the order in which your operatioins are performed. You will likely come up with a wrong answer if you perform calculations out of the order. When you follow the correct order, the answer will be correct. Remember to work from left to right as you use the BEDMAS order of operations. Each letter stands for:B - BracketsExponentsDivisionMultiplicationAdditionSubtraction
You use order of operations in equations that have more than one type of operation going on (for example, an equation with parenthesis, addition, and multiplication). You would use order of operations in equations like that so you know which operation to do first.
You don't.