📚 Part 1: Understanding Parentheses

Remember: Parentheses ( ) tell us to solve what's inside first!

1. Which part do you solve first in this expression: 4 + (3 × 2)?

4 + 3

3 × 2

4 + 2

2. What is the value of (5 + 3) × 2?

13

16

11

3. Solve: 12 - (4 + 2) = _______

4. Circle the expression that equals 20:

(3 + 2) × 4

3 + (2 × 4)

(3 × 2) + 4

✏️ Part 2: Solving Step by Step

5. Solve each expression. Show your work by writing what you do inside the parentheses first.

a) (6 + 4) ÷ 2 = _______

b) 15 - (3 × 3) = _______

c) (8 - 5) + (2 × 4) = _______

6. Word Problem: Sarah has 3 bags with 4 stickers each. She gives away 5 stickers. Write this as an expression with parentheses and solve.

Expression: ________________________

Answer: _______ stickers

7. Create your own expression using parentheses that equals 18. Write it below:

8. Advanced Challenge: Solve: (4 + 2) × (3 + 1) - 8 = _______

9. Explain in your own words: Why do we need parentheses in math?