Order of Operations Quiz

What is the result of 7 + 3 x (2 + 1)?

• 12

• 16

• 10

• 15

What is the Order of Operations?

• A set of rules that tells you the correct sequence to evaluate a mathematical expression. The order is Parentheses, Exponents, Multiplication and Division (from left to right), Addition and Subtraction (from left to right).

• A guideline for solving equations that states to always start with Addition and Subtraction.

• A method for organizing numbers in a sequence before performing calculations.

• A principle that suggests performing all calculations from right to left.

What is the value of 6 batches of brownies with 3 brownies each?

• 12 brownies

• 15 brownies

• 18 brownies

• 21 brownies

What do you do first in the expression 4 + (3 x 2)?

• You solve the addition first: 4 + 6 = 10.

• You solve the multiplication first: 3 x 2 = 6.

• You ignore the parentheses and solve from left to right.

• You solve the expression inside the parentheses last.

True or False: Addition always comes before subtraction in the order of operations.

• True

• False

• Addition comes before multiplication

• Subtraction comes before addition

What does PEMDAS stand for?

• Parentheses, Exponents, Multiplication, Division, Addition, and Subtraction

• Parentheses, Exponents, Multiplication, Addition, Division, and Subtraction

• Parentheses, Exponents, Division, Multiplication, Addition, and Subtraction

• Parentheses, Exponents, Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, and Division

What is the value of 10 - (2 + 3)?

• 3

• 4

• 5

• 6

What is the correct order to solve 8 - 2 + 4?

• 8 - 2 + 4 = 10

• 8 + 4 - 2 = 10

• (8 - 2) + 4 = 12

• (8 + 4) - 2 = 10

If you have the expression (2x8)-9+7, what do you solve first?

• You solve the addition first: -9 + 7.

• You solve the multiplication first: 2 x 8.

• You solve the subtraction first: -9.

• You solve the parentheses first: (2x8).

What is the result of 12 ÷ 3 x 4?

• 12

• 16

• 8

• 10