The correct order of operations is often remembered by the acronym PEMDAS:
- Parentheses
- Exponents
- Multiplication and Division (from left to right)
- Addition and Subtraction (from left to right)
This means that when you have a mathematical expression, you should first solve any calculations inside parentheses. Next, you handle any exponents. After that, you perform multiplication and division as they appear from left to right, followed by addition and subtraction, also from left to right. Following this order ensures that calculations are done correctly and consistently.