Order of Operations

Order of Operations

PEMDAS

PEMDAS

• The 1st step is ALWAYS to solve operations in parentheses or brackets

• The next operation to solve is multiplication or division. They hold the same weight. Solve left to right

• The last step is to solve addition or subtraction. They hold the same weight. Solve left to right

Multiple Choice

The parenthesis next to the 3 in the problem means to______

3(2+5)=

• multiply

• add

• divide

Multiple Choice

What is the first step in solving the equation 2x3(10-4)+2

• 2x3

• 6+2

• 10-4

Multiple Select

What is the first step to simplify the equation

 $6-3+4$  

• add

• subtract

Multiple Choice

(3 +5) x (4 – 2) + 4 =

• 16

• 20

• 34

Fill in the Blanks

 $12-2\times4\div2$  

Fill in the Blanks

 $10\div2-1\times3$  

Fill in the Blanks

 $4+6\left(11-8\right)$