GED Math : Order of Operations

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Example Questions

Example Question #31 : Order Of Operations

Simplify:

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

Make sure to follow the order of operations.

Start by simplifying anything found within parentheses.

Next, take care of exponents.

Then, multiply and divide.

Finally, add and subtract.

Example Question #32 : Complex Operations

Simplify the following expression:

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

Recall the order of operations. Simplify the parenthetical terms first.

Next, tackle the exponents.

Then, multiply and divide where needed.

Finally, add.

Example Question #33 : Complex Operations

Solve

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

Recall our order of operations, PEMDAS:

Parenthesis

Exponents

Multiplication

Division

Addition 

Subtraction

So for our equation, let's do the parenthesis first

Now exponents

Now multiplication

No division, no addition, so let's do subtraction

Example Question #31 : Order Of Operations

Compute: 

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

Use PEMDAS:

Parentheses, Exponents, Multiply, Divide, Add, Subtract

Start with the parentheses:

More parentheses:

Exponents:

Add/Subtract:

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