Essay

Order of Operations Priority Rule

A junior accountant is reviewing a budget reconciliation using the expression โˆ’30รท2+(โˆ’3)(โˆ’7)-30 \div 2 + (-3)(-7) and argues that the multiplication must be performed first because 'Multiplication' comes before 'Division' in the common PEMDAS mnemonic. Based on the standard order of operations, state the specific rule that defines how to prioritize multiplication and division when they appear in the same expression, and identify which operation in this specific calculation must be completed first to follow that rule.

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