Order of Operations, Simplifying, Evaluating Algebraic Expressions

The set of rules used or followed to solve a numerical expression is called

• mathematical principles

• numerical guidelines

• order of operations

• rules of engagement

To find the value of a numerical expression is called

• calculating

• solving

• simplifying

• evaluating

What does evaluate mean?

• A mathematical statement that two expression are equivalent.

• To find the value of an algebraic expression by substituting a number for each variable and simplifying by using the order of operations.

• A mathematical phrase that contains operations, numbers, and /or variables.

• A literal equation that states a rule for a relationship among quantities.

What are order of operations?

• An equation that can be written in the form αx=b, where a and b are constants and a≠0.

• An equation that contains two or more variables.

• A process for evaluating expressions.

• The level of detail of a measurement, determined by the unit of measure.

What is the value of the expression below?
8 - 2(14 -10÷2)²÷3⁴

• 0/8

• 8/27

• 6

• 9

When solving expressions with series of operations, which of the following is correct?

• Add and subtract from right to left

• Multiply and divide from left to right

• Add and multiply from left to right

• Subtract and divide from right to left

In the acronym for the order of operation PEMDAS, what does E stands for?

• 72

• 720

• 36

• 48

Evaluate the expression

[(12 ÷ 2) - 4] + (8 x 2)

• 20

• 17

• 16

• 18

When evaluating an expression, following the order of operations, which

operation should be considered first?

• multiplication and division

• addition and subtraction

• powers

• parenthesis