Order of Operations and Simplification

What is the first step in evaluating an expression using the order of operations?

• Perform all subtractions first

• Simplify within the outermost brackets

• Simplify within the innermost parentheses

• Perform all additions first

When simplifying the expression, what operation should be performed first within the parentheses?

• Division

• Multiplication

• Subtraction

• Addition

How is subtracting a negative number equivalent in terms of addition?

• It is equivalent to subtracting a positive number

• It is equivalent to adding a negative number

• It is equivalent to adding a positive number

• It is equivalent to subtracting zero

What is the result of adding negative 10 and positive 6?

• Negative 16

• Positive 16

• Negative 4

• Positive 4

After simplifying within the innermost parentheses, what is the next step?

• Perform all subtractions

• Simplify within the outermost parentheses

• Perform all additions

• Simplify within the brackets

What is the product of negative three and negative four?

• Negative 12

• Positive 12

• Negative 7

• Positive 7

What is the sum of negative seven and positive twelve?

• Positive 19

• Negative 5

• Positive 5

• Negative 19

What is the final simplified result of the expression?

• 10

• 15

• 20

• 25

What should be used instead of brackets when entering the expression into a calculator?

• Square brackets

• Parentheses

• Curly braces

• Angle brackets

What is the final result when the expression is verified using a calculator?

• Positive 15

• Positive 20

• Positive 25

• Positive 10