Order of Operations
What does order of operations mean? Order of operations is the order in which you solve a math problem with many components.
Parentheses Exponents Multiplication Division Addition Subtraction Left to Right
PleasePlease ExcuseExcuse MyMy DearDear SallySally AuntAunt The mnemonic used to help us remember the order of operation steps is……..
Something New… means multiplication 3(5) also means 3 x 5
How do you solve a problem using Order of Operations? Solve one part at a time and rewrite the problem as you go! Ex. 2 + (3 x 6)
(3 + 5) 2 – – 2 64 – – – – ÷ (3 + 5) – 2 8 – 2 6
1. 12 x 2 – (12 + 2) – 12 ÷ 2 2 x 1 Now it is your turn to try… 0 11
(2 x 5) – 6 ÷ 2 4. (3 + 2) 2 ÷ 5 –