Order of Operations in Mathematics: Follow the Rules of Bitmap

The video tutorial explains the order of operations, often remembered by the acronym BIDMAS: Brackets, Indices, Division, Multiplication, Addition, and Subtraction. It emphasizes the importance of following this order to correctly solve mathematical expressions. Through examples, the tutorial demonstrates how to apply these rules, including handling nested brackets and the flexibility in the order of operations when certain operations are absent. The key takeaway is to always follow the BIDMAS order to ensure accurate calculations.

What is the correct order of operations according to BIDMAS/BODMAS?

• Brackets, Multiplication, Indices, Division, Addition, Subtraction

• Brackets, Division, Indices, Multiplication, Addition, Subtraction

• Brackets, Indices, Division, Multiplication, Addition, Subtraction

• Brackets, Indices, Multiplication, Division, Subtraction, Addition

In the expression 6 + 3 * 4, which operation should be performed first?

• Addition

• Subtraction

• Multiplication

• Division

If you have the expression 8 * 10 / 5, which of the following is a correct way to solve it?

• Divide 10 by 5, then multiply by 8

• Subtract 5 from 10, then multiply by 8

• Add 8 to 10, then divide by 5

• Multiply 8 by 10, then divide by 5

When dealing with multiple sets of brackets, what should you do first?

• Ignore the brackets and solve in any order

• Follow the order of operations within each set of brackets

• Perform addition and subtraction first

• Solve the operations outside the brackets first

In the expression (9 - 6) * 3^2, what is the result after solving the operations inside the brackets?

• 3

• 9

• 12

• 6