In this lesson, Professor Perez introduces the concept of Order of Operations, which involves four steps: parentheses, exponents, multiplication and division, and addition and subtraction. He emphasizes the importance of following the order and working left to right in each step. Through various examples, he demonstrates how to apply the Order of Operations correctly and highlights common errors to avoid. By the end of this lesson, viewers will have a solid understanding of the basics of Order of Operations.
An introduction to the order of operations.
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