Order of operations problems

Teaching Transcript

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Let's solve this equation. We'll have to remember our order of operations

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Order of operations says exponents are before division or addition, so let's solve 2 to the power of 3

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That leaves 16 divided by 8, plus 6. Division is before addition

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Dividing 16 by 8 leaves us with 2 plus 6, so our answer is 8

This math skill teaches how to solve equations using basic order of operations, which dictates performing operations in specific sequence: solving exponents first, followed by division, and then performing addition last.

Skill Practice

Solving basic order of operations problems

Test your understanding of order of operations problems by practicing it! Work through the below exercises to use it in practice.

Order of Operations - Add, Subtract, Multiply, Divide no Parentheses (3 Numbers)

Order of Operations - Add, Subtract, Multiply, Divide no Parentheses (4 Numbers)

Order of Operations - Add, Subtract, Multiply, Divide no Parentheses (5 Numbers)

Order of Operations - Add, Subtract, Multiply no Parentheses (3 Numbers)

Order of Operations - Add, Subtract, Multiply no Parentheses (4 Numbers)

Order of Operations - Add, Subtract, Multiply no Parentheses (5 Numbers)

Order of Operations Example - All Basic Operators

Order of Operations Example - All Basic Operators with Exponents

Order of Operations Example - Multiply, Divide with Exponents

Order of Operations - Add, Subtract, with Exponents

Order of Operations - Add, Subtract, Multiply, with Exponents

Order of Operations - Add, Subtract, Mutiply, Divide, with Exponents

Order of Operations Introduction - Add vs Divide

Order of Operations Introduction - Add vs Multiply

Order of Operations Introduction - Subtract vs Divide

Order of Operations Introduction - Subtract vs Multiply

Order of Operations Priority - Add, Subtract

Order of Operations Priority - Add, Subtract with Exponents

Order of Operations Priority - Add, Subtract with Parentheses

Order of Operations Priority - All Basic Operators

Order of Operations Priority - All Basic Operators with Exponents

Order of Operations Priority - All Basic Operators with Parentheses

Order of Operations Priority - Multiply, Divide with Exponents

Order of Operations Priority - Multiply, Divide with Parentheses

Order of Operations Example - Add, Subtract

Teaching Transcript

🎙️

Let's solve this equation. We'll have to remember our order of operations

🎙️

Order of operations says exponents are before division or addition, so let's solve 2 to the power of 3

🎙️

That leaves 16 divided by 8, plus 6. Division is before addition

🎙️

Dividing 16 by 8 leaves us with 2 plus 6, so our answer is 8