Order of Operations Priority - Add, Subtract with Parentheses (Level 1)

This math topic focuses on practicing the order of operations, specifically the use of addition and subtraction within parentheses. It emphasizes understanding and applying the rule that calculations inside parentheses should be completed first, before performing addition or subtraction outside the parentheses. Each problem presents an equation involving both operations and multiple choice answers that test the student's comprehension of the proper sequence of operations according to standard mathematical rules.

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Order of Operations Priority - Add, Subtract with Parentheses Worksheet

Math worksheet on 'Order of Operations Priority - Add, Subtract with Parentheses (Level 1)'. Part of a broader unit on 'Order of Operations - Practice' Learn online: app.mobius.academy/math/units/order_of_operations_practice/

1

What do the rules for Order of Operations tell us about how to solve this equation?

a

Brackets are highest priority, calculate inside them first.

b

Addition is highest priority

c

All operations are the same priority, calculate left to right.

d

Subtraction is highest priority

2

What do the rules for Order of Operations tell us about how to solve this equation?

a

Subtraction is highest priority

b

All operations are the same priority, calculate left to right.

c

Brackets are highest priority, calculate inside them first.

d

Addition is highest priority

3

What do the rules for Order of Operations tell us about how to solve this equation?

a

Brackets are highest priority, calculate inside them first.

b

Subtraction is highest priority

c

Addition is highest priority

d

All operations are the same priority, calculate left to right.

4

What do the rules for Order of Operations tell us about how to solve this equation?

a

All operations are the same priority, calculate left to right.

b

Brackets are highest priority, calculate inside them first.

c

Addition is highest priority

d

Subtraction is highest priority

5

What do the rules for Order of Operations tell us about how to solve this equation?

a

All operations are the same priority, calculate left to right.

b

Subtraction is highest priority

c

Addition is highest priority

d

Brackets are highest priority, calculate inside them first.

6

What do the rules for Order of Operations tell us about how to solve this equation?

a

Brackets are highest priority, calculate inside them first.

b

All operations are the same priority, calculate left to right.

c

Subtraction is highest priority

d

Addition is highest priority

7

What do the rules for Order of Operations tell us about how to solve this equation?

a

Addition is highest priority

b

All operations are the same priority, calculate left to right.

c

Subtraction is highest priority

d

Brackets are highest priority, calculate inside them first.