This math topic focuses on practicing the order of operations, specifically identifying which mathematical operation should be performed first in a given equation. The problems incorporate all basic operators, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and exponentiation, some of which are within parentheses. This requires students to apply their understanding of the precedence rules dictated by the order of operations, including the handling of exponents and nested expressions within parentheses, to identify the correct initial operation in multi-step calculations.

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Order of Operations Example - All Basic Operators with Parentheses and Exponents Worksheet

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Order of Operations Example - All Basic Operators with Parentheses and Exponents
1
Which operation should be done first in this equation?
A LaTex expression showing (9 ÷ 3) to the power of 3 multiplied by 7 = ?
a A LaTex expression showing 3 multiplied by 7
b A LaTex expression showing 3 to the power of 3
c A LaTex expression showing 9 ÷ 3
2
Which operation should be done first in this equation?
A LaTex expression showing (8 + 7 to the power of 2 ) - 2 = ?
a A LaTex expression showing 7 to the power of 2
b A LaTex expression showing 7 - 2
c A LaTex expression showing 8 + 7
3
Which operation should be done first in this equation?
A LaTex expression showing (9 ÷ 4) to the power of 3 multiplied by 2 = ?
a A LaTex expression showing 9 ÷ 4
b A LaTex expression showing 4 multiplied by 2
c A LaTex expression showing 4 to the power of 3
4
Which operation should be done first in this equation?
A LaTex expression showing 7 ÷ (5 - 4) to the power of 3 = ?
a A LaTex expression showing 5 - 4
b A LaTex expression showing 4 to the power of 3
c A LaTex expression showing 7 ÷ 5
5
Which operation should be done first in this equation?
A LaTex expression showing (6 ÷ 7) to the power of 3 multiplied by 4 = ?
a A LaTex expression showing 7 multiplied by 4
b A LaTex expression showing 6 ÷ 7
c A LaTex expression showing 7 to the power of 3
6
Which operation should be done first in this equation?
A LaTex expression showing (8 + 3 to the power of 2 ) - 6 = ?
a A LaTex expression showing 8 + 3
b A LaTex expression showing 3 to the power of 2
c A LaTex expression showing 3 - 6
7
Which operation should be done first in this equation?
A LaTex expression showing (8 to the power of 2 ÷ 7) + 3 = ?
a A LaTex expression showing 7 + 3
b A LaTex expression showing 8 ÷ 7
c A LaTex expression showing 8 to the power of 2
8
Which operation should be done first in this equation?
A LaTex expression showing (9 to the power of 3 multiplied by 2) + 3 = ?
a A LaTex expression showing 9 multiplied by 2
b A LaTex expression showing 2 + 3
c A LaTex expression showing 9 to the power of 3