POP4

Order of Operations & the Distributive Property

Evaluate multi-step numerical expressions using order of operations and apply the distributive property.

Times Before Plus

Same Rank, Left to RightComplete the earlier lesson to unlock

Brackets Say Do This FirstComplete the earlier lesson to unlock

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All 3 lessons in Order of Operations & the Distributive Property

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1. Times Before Plus
In a sum with +, −, × and ÷, do the × and ÷ steps before the + and − steps, and write each step on its own line.
2. Same Rank, Left to Right
When × and ÷ share a rank, or + and − share a rank, work from left to right.
3. Brackets Say Do This First
Brackets mark the part to do first. BODMAS is a memory aid for the order.

Unit code POP4