Order of Operations

Front

What does the G in GEMA stand for?

Back

grouping symbols

Front

Kelly had 15 pieces of gum. He chewed 8 pieces. Which is the best equation to show how many he had left?

Back

15 - 8 = 7

Front

What operation comes first and WHY? (8x7-6)÷30

Back

Multiplication, because it is inside the parenthesis

Front

What does the M in GEMA stand for?

Back

multiplicative operations

Front

What is the first step in solving this problem: -2 ⋅ (3 + 8 ÷ 4)²?

Back

division

Front

What does the E in GEMA stand for?

Back

exponents

Front

What is the order of operations?

Back

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

Front

Solve: 3 + 5 × 2

Back

13

Front

Solve: (4 + 6) × 2

Back

20

Front

What is the first step in solving: 12 ÷ (2 + 4) × 3?

Back

addition