Order of Operations Quiz

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Which mathematical operation would you perform first in the expression $4 + 2(3 - 1)$?

Addition
Subtraction
Multiplication
Parentheses (correct)

What is the result of evaluating the expression $7 - 3 + 2(4)$?

12 (correct)
14
16
10

In the expression $5(4 + 2) - 3^2$, what is the importance of solving the parentheses first?

To simplify calculations and follow the order of operations (correct)
To identify which operations to ignore
To avoid decimal results
To ensure all terms are positive

If you have the expression $2(3 + 5) - 4$, which of the following operations should you perform last?

<p>Subtraction (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which step should be taken to correctly evaluate $10 + 2^3 - 4(1 + 2)$?

<p>Handle parentheses before any other operations (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Order of Operations

In the expression $4 + 2(3 - 1)$, the parentheses should be solved first.
The expression $7 - 3 + 2(4)$ evaluates to 11.
In $5(4 + 2) - 3^2$, solving the parentheses first ensures proper multiplication before subtraction and exponentiation.
In the expression $2(3 + 5) - 4$, the subtraction should be performed last.
To correctly evaluate $10 + 2^3 - 4(1 + 2)$, the parentheses should be solved before exponentiation, multiplication, and addition.

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Test your knowledge on the order of operations in mathematics with this quiz. You will encounter various expressions where you need to identify the correct operation to perform first and understand the importance of parentheses. Perfect for students looking to master their math skills.