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Sixth Class maths · E.11 · Expressions

Order of operations with exponents and parentheses

Parentheses first, then exponents, then multiplication and division, then addition and subtraction.

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  1. Evaluate 12 − 2² ÷ 2 + 4.

    Answer: 14

  2. Evaluate (3 + 3) × 4 − 3².

    Answer: 15

  3. Evaluate 9 − 3² ÷ 3 + 2.

    Answer: 8

Tip: Parentheses first, then exponents, then multiplication and division, then addition and subtraction.

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