Order of Operations

What does order of operations mean? Order of operations is the order in which you solve a math problem with many components. The first rule of order of operations is P.B.E.M.D.A.S. Don’t forget to solve the problem from left to right! (M&D) (A&S)

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Parentheses The first step of the order of operations is parentheses. Ex. (3 x 6) = 18 Ex. (3 x 6) + 2 = 20  = 20

Exponents The second step of the order of operations is exponents. Ex. (3 + 2) 2 = 25  5 2 = 25 Ex. 3 + (3 + 2) 2 = 28  = 28

Multiplication The third step of the order of operations is multiplication. Ex. 6 x 4 = 24 Ex. (3-2) x 4 = 4  1 x 4 = 4

Division The fourth step of the order of operations is division. Ex. 8 ÷ 2 = 4 Ex. 8 ÷ 2 + (3 x 6) = 22  = 22

Addition The fifth step of the order of operations is addition. Ex = 9 Ex ÷ 2 = 4  = 4

Subtraction The last step of the order of operations is subtraction. Ex. 16 – 4 = 12 Ex. 18 – (2 + 2) 2 = 2    = 2

Practice (3 + 5)2 =28 – 3(2)= ÷ = (3 + 5) – 2 = Answers Copy the following problems into your notebook and practice them.

Practice (2 x 5) x 3 – = Answers Copy the following problems into your notebook and practice them. (3 x 2) 2 ÷ 6 – =

Quiz 12 x 2 – 4 x 6 = Copy the following problems on a piece of paper and hand them in when you are done. (12 + 2) – 12 ÷ 2 x 1 = Answer

Quiz (3 · 2)4 ÷ – 4 = Copy the following problems on a piece of paper and hand them in when you are done. (12 + 2) – 12 ÷ = Answer