Order of Operations Vocabulary

Vocabulary flashcards covering the rules, hierarchy, and worked examples for the Order of Operations.

Order of Operations

The step-by-step rules used to solve any mathematical problem containing more than one operation.

Parentheses

The first grouping evaluated in a multi-operation expression; if multiple operations exist inside them, the order of operations must be applied within them.

Multiplication and Division

Operations evaluated after parentheses, performed in sequential order from left to right.

Addition and Subtraction

The final operations evaluated in a mathematical expression, performed in sequential order from left to right.

Order of Operations Hierarchy Chart

A visual guide illustrating the sequence of steps: Parentheses, followed by Multiplication and Division from left to right, and Addition and Subtraction from left to right.

Worked Order of Operations Examples

Step-by-step worked solutions demonstrating how $10 \times 3 + (18 \div 9) = 32$ and $25 - 3 \times 4 + 16 = 29$ are solved using the correct order of operations.