11 Questions
According to the order of operations, what should be evaluated first in the expression 15²-2³ +6?
Exponents
What mistake did Lorenzo make in the expression 5.3²-2³ +6 according to the given context?
He should have squared 3 before subtracting
In which step did Lorenzo make a mistake according to the context provided?
Step 2
What should Lorenzo have done differently to correctly evaluate the expression?
He should have squared 5.3 before any other operation
What does the order of operations dictate when dealing with expressions like the one Lorenzo evaluated?
Calculate exponents before multiplication or addition
Why is it important to follow the order of operations in mathematical expressions like the one Lorenzo worked on?
To avoid getting incorrect results
What was the mistake Valeria made in her work?
She should have multiplied 4 by 4 instead of evaluating the exponent.
Which step in Valeria's work did she correctly follow the order of operations?
Step 1
What does the order of operations require when evaluating mathematical expressions?
Evaluate exponents before you multiply or divide.
What would be the correct result of the expression if Valeria had evaluated it correctly?
$80$
Why is it important to follow the order of operations in mathematical expressions like the one Valeria worked on?
To guarantee a correct and consistent result.
Test your understanding of the order of operations with this quiz based on an IXL sixth grade math exercise. Evaluate an expression and determine if a student's work is correct. Learn with examples and step-by-step explanations.
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