Master Order of Operations
Evaluate expressions with BODMAS: brackets, orders, division and multiplication, then addition and subtraction.
What is Order of Operations?
BODMAS / PEMDAS
Order of operations (BODMAS or PEMDAS) is the agreed sequence for evaluating expressions. Multiply and divide before you add and subtract. Brackets are done first. Without this order, 3 + 4 × 2 would be read as 14 instead of 11.
Method
Order of operations (BODMAS or PEMDAS) is the agreed sequence for evaluating expressions.
Practice Order of Operations →Order of Operations Rules
Key steps
Follow the method
Order of operations (BODMAS or PEMDAS) is the agreed sequence for evaluating expressions. Multiply and divide before you add and subtract. Brackets are done first. Without this order, 3 + 4 × 2 would be read as 14 instead of 11.
Check your answer
Compare with the multiple-choice options and use inverse operations to verify.
Order of Operations Examples
Worked examples
Basic Examples
Why Order of Operations Matters
Order of operations (BODMAS or PEMDAS) is the agreed sequence for evaluating expressions. Multiply and divide before you add and subtract. Brackets are done first. Without this order, 3 + 4 × 2 would be read as 14 instead of 11.
Applications
Used in school exams, homework, and real-world number problems.
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