IXL | Evaluate numerical expressions one step at a time | 6th grade math

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Simplify the expression using the order of operations.

8

2

÷

4

÷

2

=

÷

4

÷

2

=

÷

2

=

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Simplify the expression using the order of operations.

3

+

3

3

–

4

=

3

+

–

4

=

–

4

=

key idea

To find the value of an expression, you can follow the order of

operations.

Perform operations inside parentheses.
Evaluate exponents.
Multiply and divide from left to right.
Add and subtract from left to right.

solution

Use the order of operations to simplify the expression.

3

+

3

3

–

4

First, evaluate the exponent. Find

3

3

.

3

+

27

–

4

Now, add and subtract from left to right. Start on the left by adding 3 and 27.

30

–

4

Finally, subtract 30 and 4.

26

So,

3

+

3

3

–

4

=

26

.

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Lesson: Order of operations

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Lesson: Order of operations