Order of Operations

(9-8) x 6

There are 30 students in the classroom. If three groups of 4 students leave the room, how many are left?

What is the rule called that we must apply when given a problem with more than one operation?

3 x 9 - 4

Which operation would you perform first, addition or subtraction?

Which operation would you perform first, multiplication or division?

What acronym helps us to remember what order to use to solve problems with more than one operation?

12 + 18 / 2 Which operation would you perform first? Then, solve.

(9 + 7) / 8 Which operation would you perform first? Then, solve.

25 + (4 x 5) - 15

In a problem with more than one operation what would you check for first?

70 - (8 x 5) /10