Order of Operations in Mathematics

The video tutorial explains the order of operations for simplifying mathematical expressions. It begins with an introduction to the concept, followed by a step-by-step guide on simplifying expressions within parentheses, handling exponents, performing multiplication and division, and finally executing addition and subtraction. The tutorial concludes with a summary of the process, emphasizing the importance of following the correct order to achieve the correct result.

What is the first step in the order of operations?

• Simplify exponents

• Multiply and divide

• Simplify within parentheses

• Add and subtract

In the expression 5 + 3 * 5 - 9, which operation should be performed first?

• Division

• Multiplication

• Subtraction

• Addition

What is the result of 3 times 5 in the expression?

• 15

• 20

• 10

• 25

After performing multiplication, what is the next step in the expression 5 + 15 - 9?

• Add 15 and 9

• Add 5 and 15

• Subtract 5 from 15

• Subtract 9 from 15

What is the final result of the expression after all operations are completed?

• 12

• 10

• 9

• 11

Which operation is performed last in the order of operations?

• Multiplication

• Simplifying exponents

• Division

• Addition and subtraction