Worked examples
Two examples
Example 1
(2 + 3) × 4 =
- Parentheses first: 2 + 3 = 5.
- Then 5 × 4.
Answer: 20
Example 2
7 + 32 =
- The exponent first: 32 = 3 × 3 = 9.
- Then 7 + 9.
Answer: 16
Where this is taught: Quiz 6: Order of Operations, “A first look at exponents”
The drill
Ten problems
How many:
Type each answer, then press Check my answers at the bottom. Commas in large numbers are fine.Write each answer on the line. The answer key, with the reasoning, is on the last page.