Order of Operations

Today you're going to learn the order of operations.

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This is just a fancy name for the rules that we have to follow when doing a problem like: 10 - 2 x 4 =

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How would you try to solve that problem?​

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Basically, when we have a problem that has MORE THAN ONE operation sign:

-we have to Multiply/Divide FIRST

-then we Add/Subtract SECOND​

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We would divide 30 by 10 FIRST.

​(30 ÷ 10) + 5 =

Step 1. (30 ÷ 10) = 3

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And then we have to do the second part of the problem, which is to add 5!

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Step 2. (3 + 5) = 8

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So 8 is our final answer!​ Did you get the same answer?

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​Did you get 16?

If so, yay!

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With ​14 + 4 ÷ 2, we would want to divide first because multiplication and division go first, then addition and subtraction happen next.

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So 4 ÷​ 2 = 2

Then we make sure to add the 14 to it too! 14 + 2 = 16​

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Just remember:

multiplication and division go first, then addition or subtraction second

Great Job!

If you finished this lesson and are still confused, it's okay! We will keep practicing.