ORDER OF OPERATIONS
When a calculation involves more than one operation it is important to do the operations in the right order. Work out the Brackets first. Work out the Indices next. Work out the Division and Multiplication next. Work out the Addition and Subtraction last. BIDMAS Brackets Indices Division Multiplication Addition Subtraction
Examples 1 Work out the value of BIDMAS Brackets Indices Division Multiplication Addition Subtraction do the multiplication before the add
2 Work out the value of BIDMAS Brackets Indices Division Multiplication Addition Subtraction do the brackets first do the multiplication next
3 Work out the value of BIDMAS Brackets Indices Division Multiplication Addition Subtraction do the brackets first do the indices next do the division and multiplication next