Why Does the Order of Operations Work?
Why does the order of operations help us arrive at the correct calculation? How does it work, why is it PEMDAS? Why not addition first, then multiplication then groups, or something else? I took it upon myself to get to the bottom of this question because I realized that I am so familiar with manipulating … Read more
The Problem with PEMDAS
The problem with PEMDAS This problem has really stirred a lot of interest and created a buzz on the internet. I can see why, it’s an easy one to miss. And yet, PEMDAS is such an easy thing to remember, the mnemonic devices offered make for a strong memory. So people passionately defend their answers. … Read more
