1. 1-9 Order of operations and distributive property
6th Grade

2. 1-9 Order of operations and distributive property
Essential Question: Is it important that everyone do math steps in the same order?

3. 1-9 Order of operations and distributive property
Essential Question:
Is it important that everyone do math steps in the same order?
Think about… ● 7
What are two hypothetical solutions for this problem?
Which solution is correct and why?

4. 1-9 Order of operations and distributive property
Work inside grouping symbols (parenthesis) & [brackets]
Evaluate exponents
Multiply and divide in order from left to right
Add and subtract in order from left to right
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5. 1-9 Order of operations and distributive property
Word Problem:

6. 1-9 Order of operations and distributive property
The distributive property allows you to multiply a sum, by multiplying each addend separately (and simplify when possible).
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7. 1-9 Order of operations and distributive property
Example with a variable: Examples with subtraction: Distribute… – 5 (10 + 2) – 3 (6 – 2) – 5(10) + – 5(2) – 3(6) – –3(2) – 50 + – 10 = – 60 – = – 12