Instructions
Complete the following exercises using the order of operations (BEDMAS: Brackets, Exponents, Division and Multiplication, Addition and Subtraction).
1. Solve the following equations:
a) 8 + (3 × 2) =
b) (5 + 4) × 2 - 6 =
c) 18 ÷ 3 + (6 × 2) =
d) 10 - (2 + 3) × 4 =
2. Fill in the blanks with the correct answers:
a) 4 × (2 + 3) =
b) (3² + 1) × 2 =
c) 15 - (6 ÷ 3) × 2 =
d) (8 - 3)² ÷ 5 =
3. Word Problems:
a) Sarah has 20 apples. She gives away (2 + 3) apples to her friends and then divides the remaining apples into 5 equal bags. How many apples does she have in each bag?
b) A local store is having a sale: If you buy (2 × 3) toys, you get 5% off the total. If each toy costs $10, what is the price after the discount?
4. Challenge Problem:
(1 + 2) × (3 + 5) - (4 × 2) =
5. Reflect:
What did you find most challenging about solving these problems?