Order of Operations

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Objective

I can evaluate mathematical expressions using the order of operations (PEMDAS/BODMAS).

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Warm-up video

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Part 2 of 3

Practice

7 questions

1

Explain the order of operations (PEMDAS/BODMAS) and why it is important to follow this order when evaluating mathematical expressions.

2

Evaluate the expression: 5 × (3² + 1) - 10 ÷ 2

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Exit ticket

Quick comprehension check

Evaluate: 2 × (3² + 1) - 4

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