1. ORDER OF OPERATIONS

2. 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

3. Examples
1 Work out the value of
BIDMAS
Brackets
Indices
Division
Multiplication
Addition
Subtraction
do the multiplication before the add

4. 2 Work out the value of
BIDMAS
Brackets
Indices
Division
Multiplication
Addition
Subtraction
do the brackets first
do the multiplication next

5. 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