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Order of Operations

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Order of Operations

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📚 Part 1: Multiple Choice

Remember BODMAS: Brackets, Order (powers), Division and Multiplication (left to right), Addition and Subtraction (left to right)

1. What is the value of 8 + 4 × 3?

36

20

24

15

2. Which expression equals 25?

5 × 3 + 2

(5 + 3) × 2

5 × (3 + 2)

5 + 3 × 2

3. What is the value of 40 ÷ 2 × (4 + 6)?

2

200

20

120

4. Which operations are performed first in the expression 15 + 3 × (8 - 2) ÷ 6?

15 + 3

8 - 2

3 × 8

6 ÷ 15

✏️ Part 2: Show Your Working

5. Solve step by step: 5 × (3 + 7) - 15 ÷ 3
6. Find the unknown value: 6 + _____ × 4 = 26
7. Solve: (24 - 8) ÷ 4 + 3 × 2
8. Create two different expressions that both equal 18 using brackets and at least three operations.

Expression 1: _________________________________

Expression 2: _________________________________

🧠 Part 3: Problem Solving

9. A school canteen sells meat pies for $4 each and sausage rolls for $3 each. If you buy 2 pies and 5 sausage rolls, and pay with a $50 note, how much change do you receive? Write this as one mathematical expression using brackets.

Expression: _________________________________

10. Explain why brackets are important in mathematics. Use an example to support your answer.

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