In the order of operations (PEMDAS/BODMAS), what does the 'P' or 'B' stand for?
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Parentheses (or Brackets)
This rule ensures that math problems are solved the same way globally. Operations inside parentheses are always performed first to determine the final value.
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- In the mathematical acronyms PEMDAS or BODMAS, what do the first letters represent?