Mastering Order of Operations: Solving Expressions with Ease

Missus C explains how to solve and simplify expressions using the order of operations. She discusses various acronyms, focusing on grouping symbols, powers, multiplication, division, addition, and subtraction. The video includes solving expressions with fractions and concludes with her personal favorite acronym, GEMS, which stands for Grouping, Exponents, Multiply/Divide, and Subtract/Add.

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

• Perform multiplication and division

• Look for grouping symbols

• Add and subtract

• Solve powers and exponents

Which of the following is considered a grouping symbol?

• Addition sign

• Multiplication sign

• Fraction bar

• Exponent

How do you solve 3 squared?

• 3 / 3

• 3 * 3

• 3 + 3

• 3 - 3

When performing multiplication and division, what is the correct approach?

• Always multiply before dividing

• Always divide before multiplying

• Complete from right to left

• Complete from left to right

In the expression 12 / 3 * 8, which operation should be performed first?

• Subtraction

• Addition

• Division

• Multiplication

What is the result of adding 9 and 32?

• 39

• 40

• 41

• 42

How do you simplify the fraction 18 / 6?

• 3

• 5

• 2

• 4