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May 16, 2026
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How to Use Brackets and Order of Operations (PEMDAS)

Math rules still apply! Don't let a simple calculation trip you up because you forgot to multiply first.

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AI Summary

This educational refresher covers PEMDAS/BODMAS. It explains that multiplication and division happen *before* addition and subtraction. It warns that Nerdle strictly follows these rules, so 2+3*4 is 14, not 20.

AI Highlights

  • The Trap: Reading left-to-right without checking operations.
  • Brackets: Use them to force addition before multiplication, e.g., (2+3)*4.

Multiply First, Ask Questions Later

Always scan for * and / symbols. They bind numbers tighter than + and -.

Testing the Parser

If the game rejects your guess, check if your math is actually valid. The game is a strict math teacher.

Test Your Math Skills

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