Order of Operations

Front

What is the order of operations in mathematics?

Back

Parentheses, Exponents, Multiplication/Division (from left to right), Addition/Subtraction (from left to right).

Front

What is the first step in solving an expression with multiple operations?

Back

Evaluate any expressions inside parentheses.

Front

In the expression 40 - 2^4 + 8, what operation should be performed first?

Back

Calculate the exponent: 2^4 = 16.

Front

How do you handle multiplication and division in the order of operations?

Back

Perform multiplication and division from left to right as they appear in the expression.

Front

How do you handle addition and subtraction in the order of operations?

Back

Perform addition and subtraction from left to right as they appear in the expression.

Front

In the expression (2 + 7 - 1) ÷ 2^2, what is the first operation to perform?

Back

Calculate the expression inside the parentheses: 2 + 7 - 1 = 8.

Front

What is the result of the expression 40 - 2^4 + 8?

Back

The result is 32.

Front

Which operation is performed first: exponents or addition?

Back

Exponents are performed first.

Front

If an expression has both multiplication and division, how do you decide which to perform first?

Back

Perform them from left to right as they appear in the expression.

Front

What is the result of (2 + 7 - 1) ÷ 2^2?

Back

The result is 2.