Made to Order: PEMDAS and the Order of Operations

You've probably seen people arguing on social media about memes that say: "Only a true genius will get this one right", followed by a simple looking expression to evaluate. In this episode, a mathematical miscalculation inspires a conversation about math conventions, order of operations, and being careful before placing a delivery order. And the best news is, you don't have to be a true genius to enjoy this episode!

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Questions Answered in the Episode: • What is the order of operations in math? • Is the order of operations a mathematical fact or a convention?