Mastering the Order of Operations Basics

The video tutorial by Mr. Stacks covers the order of operations in mathematics, emphasizing the importance of following the correct sequence: parentheses, multiplication or division from left to right, and addition or subtraction from left to right. Through various examples, the tutorial demonstrates how to solve equations with and without parentheses, and how grouping symbols affect the outcome. The tutorial concludes with practice problems to reinforce the concepts learned.

What is the first step in the order of operations?

• Multiplication

• Division

• Parentheses

• Addition

When solving multiplication and division in an expression, which direction should you follow?

• Right to left

• Left to right

• Bottom to top

• Top to bottom

In the expression 18 + 11 x 6, what is the result after performing the multiplication first?

• 29

• 66

• 108

• 84

What is the final result of the expression 30 - 6 + 2 x 3?

• 30

• 24

• 36

• 18

How do parentheses affect the order of operations in the expression 30 - (6 + 2) x 3?

• They make no difference

• They change the order of operations

• They only affect multiplication

• They only affect addition

What is the result of 30 - (6 + 2) x 3?

• 18

• 6

• 24

• 30

In a complex problem with multiple operations, what should you solve first?

• Addition

• Subtraction

• Multiplication and division from left to right

• Grouping symbols from the innermost to outermost

What is the result of the expression 4 x 4 + 4 / 4 x 4 + 4?

• 36

• 28

• 20

• 16

What is the result of the expression (4 x 4 + 4) + 4 / 4 x 4 + 4?

• 36

• 16

• 28

• 20

What is the final result of the practice problem 34 + 5 x 2 - 17?

• 34

• 10

• 27

• 44