Order of Operations - Pre-Algebra
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(3+2)=5 is the first operation because parentheses is the first step in order of operations. 5 is then squared because exponents are the second operation. Finally 4 is added to 25, leaving the answer as 29.
(3+2)=5 is the first operation because parentheses is the first step in order of operations. 5 is then squared because exponents are the second operation. Finally 4 is added to 25, leaving the answer as 29.
Simplify.
Simplify.
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The 3 is first distributed to (x-4) because multiplication comes before addition in order of operations. This leaves us with 3x-12+6. when the -12 and 6 are added we are left with 3x-6
The 3 is first distributed to (x-4) because multiplication comes before addition in order of operations. This leaves us with 3x-12+6. when the -12 and 6 are added we are left with 3x-6
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The first step is adding 4+6 because parentheses are first in order of operations. Next that answer (10) is multiplied by 3, because multiplication comes before addition, giving us 30. Finally the 2 is added, leaving us with the answer 32.
The first step is adding 4+6 because parentheses are first in order of operations. Next that answer (10) is multiplied by 3, because multiplication comes before addition, giving us 30. Finally the 2 is added, leaving us with the answer 32.
What is the first step in solving the following expression?
What is the first step in solving the following expression?
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The first step in order of operations is parentheses, so (4-1) is the first step to solve the equation.
The first step in order of operations is parentheses, so (4-1) is the first step to solve the equation.
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Remember the order of operations: "PEMDAS” or "Please Excuse My Dear Aunt Sally" stands for "Parentheses, Exponents, Multiplication and Division, Addition and Subtraction".
Remember the order of operations: "PEMDAS” or "Please Excuse My Dear Aunt Sally" stands for "Parentheses, Exponents, Multiplication and Division, Addition and Subtraction".
Simplify:
Simplify:
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Follow the order of operations.
First take care of any exponents:
= 6 - (2 + 25)
Then perform the operations in parentheses:
= 6 - 27
= -21
Follow the order of operations.
First take care of any exponents:
= 6 - (2 + 25)
Then perform the operations in parentheses:
= 6 - 27
= -21
Simplify the expression below.
Simplify the expression below.
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First, distribute the negative sign into the parentheses.
Next, combine like terms.
Note that all operations in this problem are addition and subtraction; there is no need to FOIL or multiply.
First, distribute the negative sign into the parentheses.
Next, combine like terms.
Note that all operations in this problem are addition and subtraction; there is no need to FOIL or multiply.
Simplify the expression.
Simplify the expression.
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The order of operations is parenthesis, exponents, multiplication, division, addition, subtraction (PEMDAS).
First, we will evaluate the parentheses. Within the parentheses, we need to solve the exponent, then multiply,
Now that the parenthesis is evaluated, we need to multiply.
Finally, we add and subtract. We can arrange the terms in any order.
The order of operations is parenthesis, exponents, multiplication, division, addition, subtraction (PEMDAS).
First, we will evaluate the parentheses. Within the parentheses, we need to solve the exponent, then multiply,
Now that the parenthesis is evaluated, we need to multiply.
Finally, we add and subtract. We can arrange the terms in any order.
Suppose you know the value of 
, and you want to evaluate the expression:
In which order would you carry out the four operations in the expression?
Suppose you know the value of
In which order would you carry out the four operations in the expression?
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By order of operations, always carry out any operations within parentheses first; this is the addition. This removes the parentheses; what remains is a square, a multiplication, and a subtraction. This is the correct order in the absence of grouping symbols.
In summary: Add, square, multiply, subtract
By order of operations, always carry out any operations within parentheses first; this is the addition. This removes the parentheses; what remains is a square, a multiplication, and a subtraction. This is the correct order in the absence of grouping symbols.
In summary: Add, square, multiply, subtract
Suppose you know the value of 
, and you want to evaluate the expression:
In which order would you carry out the four operations in the expression?
Suppose you know the value of
In which order would you carry out the four operations in the expression?
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By order of operations, always carry out any operations within parentheses first; this is the addition. This removes the parentheses; what remains is a square, a multiplication, and a division. Since there are no more grouping symbols, square next. The multiplication is done next, as multiplications and divisions are performed in left-to-right order.
In summary: Add, square, multiply, divide
By order of operations, always carry out any operations within parentheses first; this is the addition. This removes the parentheses; what remains is a square, a multiplication, and a division. Since there are no more grouping symbols, square next. The multiplication is done next, as multiplications and divisions are performed in left-to-right order.
In summary: Add, square, multiply, divide
Solve the following problem: 
Solve the following problem:
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First, work from left to right completing multiplication and division, then work from left to right completing addition and subtraction.
First, work from left to right completing multiplication and division, then work from left to right completing addition and subtraction.
Simplify:
Simplify:
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Follow the order of operations: parentheses, exponents, multiplication, division, addition, and subtraction. Work from left to right, and start with the innermost nested operations when dealing with multiple parentheses:
Follow the order of operations: parentheses, exponents, multiplication, division, addition, and subtraction. Work from left to right, and start with the innermost nested operations when dealing with multiple parentheses:
Simplify:
Simplify:
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Follow the order of operations: parentheses, exponents, multiplication, division, addition, and subtraction. Work from left to right, and start with the innermost nested operations when dealing with multiple parentheses:
Follow the order of operations: parentheses, exponents, multiplication, division, addition, and subtraction. Work from left to right, and start with the innermost nested operations when dealing with multiple parentheses:
Simplify:
Simplify:
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Follow the order of operations: parentheses, exponents, multiplication, division, addition, and subtraction. Work from left to right, and start with the innermost nested operations when dealing with multiple parentheses:
Follow the order of operations: parentheses, exponents, multiplication, division, addition, and subtraction. Work from left to right, and start with the innermost nested operations when dealing with multiple parentheses:
Simplify:
Simplify:
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Follow the order of operations: parentheses, exponents, multiplication, division, addition, and subtraction. Work from left to right, and start with the innermost nested operations when dealing with multiple parentheses:
Follow the order of operations: parentheses, exponents, multiplication, division, addition, and subtraction. Work from left to right, and start with the innermost nested operations when dealing with multiple parentheses:
Simplify:
Simplify:
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Follow the order of operations: parentheses, exponents, multiplication, division, addition, and subtraction. Work from left to right, and start with the innermost nested operations when dealing with multiple parentheses:
Follow the order of operations: parentheses, exponents, multiplication, division, addition, and subtraction. Work from left to right, and start with the innermost nested operations when dealing with multiple parentheses:
Simplify:
Simplify:
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Follow the order of operations: parentheses, exponents, multiplication, division, addition, and subtraction. Work from left to right, and start with the innermost nested operations when dealing with multiple parentheses:
Follow the order of operations: parentheses, exponents, multiplication, division, addition, and subtraction. Work from left to right, and start with the innermost nested operations when dealing with multiple parentheses:
Simplify:
Simplify:
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Follow the order of operations: parentheses, exponents, multiplication, division, addition, and subtraction. Work from left to right, and start with the innermost nested operations when dealing with multiple parentheses:
Follow the order of operations: parentheses, exponents, multiplication, division, addition, and subtraction. Work from left to right, and start with the innermost nested operations when dealing with multiple parentheses:
Simplify:
Simplify:
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Follow the order of operations: parentheses, exponents, multiplication, division, addition, and subtraction. Work from left to right, and start with the innermost nested operations when dealing with multiple parentheses:
Follow the order of operations: parentheses, exponents, multiplication, division, addition, and subtraction. Work from left to right, and start with the innermost nested operations when dealing with multiple parentheses:
Simplify:
Simplify:
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Follow the order of operations: parentheses, exponents, multiplication, division, addition, and subtraction. Work from left to right, and start with the innermost nested operations when dealing with multiple parentheses:
Follow the order of operations: parentheses, exponents, multiplication, division, addition, and subtraction. Work from left to right, and start with the innermost nested operations when dealing with multiple parentheses: