Using the Order of Operations - Also Known as PEMDASHow many times have you evaluated a numerical expression, and even though you know your addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division is correct, you still have the wrong answer? If this has happened to you, then you probably haven't used the Order of Operations correctly. What is the Order of Operations?
The order of operations is a set of rules that you must follow in order to correctly evaluate a numerical expression that contains multiple operations (a combination of addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division). Check out our "set of rules". The Order of OperationsIn order to evaluate an expression with more than one operation, you must: In order to remember this set of rules, many people remember the acronym, PEMDAS. Check it out: 
Ok, now let's use this set of rules to evaluate numerical expressions. Example 1
TipIf you find that you are having trouble, use colored pencils to help color code your work as I have done in the example above. This will help you to organize your work and make sure that you follow the rules correctly. Many people get confused because you may start computing in the middle of the numerical expression. You can color code by underlining the part of the problem that you are focusing on. Take a look at Example 2. Example 2
One last example with a power to evaluate. Take a look....  We will continue our study of the order of operations in our next lesson, as we focus on alternative grouping symbols. Algebra Tools - Unit 1Return from the order of operations to Algebra-class.com home page. |
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