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Q10: Conventions




As you know, PEMDAS is shorthand for the order of operations for evaluating complex expressions (Parentheses, then Exponents, etc.).
The order of operations is a convention.

X(A + B) = XA + XB is the distributive property. It is a law.

To the best of your understanding, explain the difference between a convention and a law. Give another example of each.


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