Multiple choice

_______ can be used to control the order in which arithmetic operations will be performed.

  1. Periods

  2. Quotation marks

  3. Parentheses

  4. REM statements
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Explanation

Parentheses are used in programming (and mathematics) to override the default order of operations. Operations inside parentheses are performed first, before operations outside them. This allows programmers to control exactly how complex expressions are evaluated and ensure calculations happen in the intended sequence.

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