1. ORDER OF OPERATIONS
How to do a math problem with more than one operation in the correct order.

2. The Order of Operations
The order in which mathematicians perform math problems.
Exponents
Parenthesis – working inward outward
Multiply or Divide – Left to Right
Add or Subtract – Left to Right

3. PEMDAS Remember the order by the phrase Please Excuse My Dear
Aunt Sally

4. (2 + 3) 82 The “P” and “E” The “P” stands for items in parenthesis
Do all items in the parenthesis first
(2 + 3)
The “E” stands for Exponents
Do anything that has a exponent (power) 82

5. The “MD” Represents Multiply and Divide
Do which ever one of these comes first in the problem
Work these two operations
from left to right

6. The “AS” 8 + 7 - 5 + 2 Represents Add and Subtract
Do which ever one of these comes first
Work left to right

7. Let’s Do a Few Together…
50-(15+9)
4(11+7)-9×8
2(5²+(36÷6))
5-6²+4³-(10/5)×2

8. On your own…

9. One more… Insert grouping symbols to make the number sentence true:
7 X 8 – = 17