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Order of Operations in Expressions

Order of Operations in Expressions

Assessment

Interactive Video

Mathematics

6th - 7th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

Created by

Thomas White

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The video tutorial covers the use of parentheses, brackets, and curly braces in mathematical expressions. It explains the order of operations, emphasizing solving expressions inside parentheses first, followed by brackets, and finally braces. The tutorial includes step-by-step exercises to demonstrate these concepts, helping learners understand how to approach complex mathematical problems involving multiple operations and grouping symbols.

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19 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the correct order of solving operations in mathematical expressions involving parentheses, brackets, and braces?

Braces, Brackets, Parentheses

Parentheses, Brackets, Braces

Parentheses, Braces, Brackets

Brackets, Parentheses, Braces

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In the expression (2 + 1) * [3 * 3 + 1] - 10, what should be solved first?

3 * 3

2 + 1

3 + 1

10

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

After solving the parentheses in the expression (2 + 1) * [3 * 3 + 1] - 10, what is the next step?

Solve the multiplication inside the brackets

Solve the expression inside the braces

Solve the subtraction outside the brackets

Solve the addition inside the brackets

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In the expression 15 / 5 + 7, which operation should be performed first?

Addition

Subtraction

Multiplication

Division

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the result of the expression 4 * (6 - 4) + 10 / 5?

14

12

10

8

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

When dealing with multiple groups of parentheses, brackets, or braces, what is the general approach?

Solve the innermost group first

Solve from right to left

Solve the outermost group first

Solve from left to right

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In the expression 3 + 2 * (6 - 4), what is the first operation to solve?

6 - 4

2 * 6

3 * 2

3 + 2

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