Mastering the Order of Operations in Pre-Algebra

Why is it important to have a standard order of operations in mathematics?

• To ensure consistency in solving problems

• To confuse students

• To make math more difficult

• To allow for multiple correct answers

What is the first step in the agreed-upon order of operations?

• Multiplication

• Parentheses

• Addition

• Exponents

In the expression 7 + 3 * 5, which operation should be performed first according to the order of operations?

• Division

• Subtraction

• Multiplication

• Addition

What is the correct result of the expression 7 + 3 * 5?

• 15

• 35

• 22

• 50

In the expression 7 + 3 * 4 / 2 - 5 * 6, which operation should be performed first?

• Division

• Subtraction

• Addition

• Multiplication

What is the result of 40 divided by 2 in the expression 7 + 3 * 4 / 2 - 5 * 6?

• 15

• 30

• 10

• 20

What is the final result of the expression 7 + 3 * 4 / 2 - 5 * 6?

• 10

• 0

• 20

• Negative 10

When you have multiple operations at the same level, such as addition and subtraction, how should you proceed?

• Right to left

• Left to right

• Based on preference

• Randomly

In the expression 1 + 2 - 3 + 4 - 1, what is the correct result?

• 4

• 3

• 1

• 2

When can you be flexible with the order of operations?

• When there are exponents

• Both A and B

• When all operations are multiplication

• When all operations are addition