find out how old Linda really is.
Understanding the Rule: Order of Operations
To solve Linda’s age puzzle, we cannot just calculate the numbers from left to right.
If we work from left to right without thinking, we will definitely get the wrong answer.
In mathematics, there is an important guideline called the Order of Operations.
Many people remember this basic standard by the simple acronym known as PEMDAS.
PEMDAS stands for Parentheses, Exponents, Multiplication and Division, Addition and Subtraction.
This special order tells us exactly which part of the
