Understanding Order of Operations and Parentheses in Math

What is the result of the expression 2 * 3 + 5 when following the correct order of operations?

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How do parentheses affect the order of operations in the expression (3 + 5) * 2?

• They have no effect on the order of operations.

• They make addition happen before multiplication.

• They make multiplication happen before addition.

• They make addition happen after multiplication.

What is the result of the expression (3 + 5) * 2?

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How should you verbally indicate the presence of parentheses in the expression 3 * (4 - 1)?

• Say '3 times 4 minus 1'.

• Say '3 times 4 minus the quantity of 1'.

• Say '3 times the quantity of 4 minus 1'.

• Say '3 times 4 and then subtract 1'.

What is the result of the expression 3 * (4 - 1) when calculated correctly?

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