When you were learning math, you learned PEMDAS, or "Please Excuse My Dear Aunt Sally," to remember the order of operations.What memory strategy does this represent?

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The memory strategy represented by PEMDAS is elaboration, as it involves creating a meaningful connection between the letters in the acronym and the order of operations in math. Elaboration involves making connections between new information and existing knowledge or experiences in order to create a stronger memory trace.

When You Were Learning Math, You Learned PEMDAS, or "Please