This week we will learn about the order of operations. It is a set of rules that tells us which order to solve math problems when there is more than one operation (+, -, /, x).
First: Solve anything inside of brackets/parentheses ( )
Next: Work out any exponents
Then: Multiplication and Division (from left to right)
Last: Addition and Subtraction (from left to right)
We use the acronym BEDMAS to remember the order.
*Be sure to re-write the expression every time you solve part of it! That way you see in which order you need to work.