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When you have more than one operation in a
math problem, you must solve it following the
correct ORDER OF OPERATIONS.
- First, copy the problem EXACTLY.
- Then go through each level of operations:
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Parentheses
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Exponents
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Multiply or Divide
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Add or Subtract
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Please
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Excuse
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My Dear
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Aunt Sally
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- Do the operations within each level from
left-to-right.
- Write the answer directly below the
operation sign.
- Do not 're-use' any numbers.
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Please solve this problem on separate paper
then follow the instructions based on your
answer. You may find it helpful to double-check that you have copied the numbers and
symbols exactly as they appear before you
begin your computation.
3 + 4 * 6 =
Order of Operations Automatic Flip-Through SLIDE SHOW
Overview of the Order of Operations
© 1992, 1999 Amby Duncan-Carr All rights reserved.
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