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Order of Operations Introduction - Exponents vs Basic Operators (Level 1)

This math topic focuses on practicing the order of operations, including exponents, and emphasizes understanding which operations should be performed first in given mathematical expressions. The problems challenge learners to identify whether exponents, division, multiplication, addition, or subtraction should be executed first, according to the conventional order of operations (PEMDAS/BODMAS rules). Each question presents an expression and multiple-choice answers, illustrating different steps to solve the problems correctly. This area of practice serves as an introduction to mastering the correct sequence of operations in more complex equations.

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Intro - Exponents vs Basic Operators

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Given that exponents should be done before you add, subtract, multiply, or divide, which operation should be done first in this equation?

5÷43×7=?5 ÷ 4^{3}\times7 = ?

Order of Operations Introduction - Exponents vs Basic Operators Worksheet

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Math worksheet on 'Order of Operations Introduction - Exponents vs Basic Operators (Level 1)'. Part of a broader unit on 'Order of Operations - Practice' Learn online: app.mobius.academy/math/units/order_of_operations_practice/
1
Given that exponents should be done before you add, subtract, multiply, or divide, which operation should be done first in this equation?
A LaTex expression showing 7 - 3 + 6 to the power of 2 = ?
a A LaTex expression showing 3 + 6
b A LaTex expression showing 7 - 3
c A LaTex expression showing 6 to the power of 2
2
Given that exponents should be done before you add, subtract, multiply, or divide, which operation should be done first in this equation?
A LaTex expression showing 6 - 7 multiplied by 2 to the power of 3 = ?
a A LaTex expression showing 7 multiplied by 2
b A LaTex expression showing 6 - 7
c A LaTex expression showing 2 to the power of 3
3
Given that exponents should be done before you add, subtract, multiply, or divide, which operation should be done first in this equation?
A LaTex expression showing 7 to the power of 4 multiplied by 4 - 5 = ?
a A LaTex expression showing 7 multiplied by 4
b A LaTex expression showing 4 - 5
c A LaTex expression showing 7 to the power of 4
4
Given that exponents should be done before you add, subtract, multiply, or divide, which operation should be done first in this equation?
A LaTex expression showing 9 - 3 + 4 to the power of 2 = ?
a A LaTex expression showing 3 + 4
b A LaTex expression showing 9 - 3
c A LaTex expression showing 4 to the power of 2
5
Given that exponents should be done before you add, subtract, multiply, or divide, which operation should be done first in this equation?
A LaTex expression showing 9 ÷ 5 to the power of 3 multiplied by 2 = ?
a A LaTex expression showing 5 multiplied by 2
b A LaTex expression showing 5 to the power of 3
c A LaTex expression showing 9 ÷ 5
6
Given that exponents should be done before you add, subtract, multiply, or divide, which operation should be done first in this equation?
A LaTex expression showing 8 + 3 ÷ 5 to the power of 2 = ?
a A LaTex expression showing 5 to the power of 2
b A LaTex expression showing 8 + 3
c A LaTex expression showing 3 ÷ 5
7
Given that exponents should be done before you add, subtract, multiply, or divide, which operation should be done first in this equation?
A LaTex expression showing 8 to the power of 2 ÷ 6 + 5 = ?
a A LaTex expression showing 8 ÷ 6
b A LaTex expression showing 8 to the power of 2
c A LaTex expression showing 6 + 5