Order of Operations Practice with Variables

What is the first step in solving an order of operations problem?

• Exponents

• Parentheses

• Addition and Subtraction

• Multiplication and Division

In problem 1b, what operation is performed first?

• Addition

• Division

• Subtraction

• Multiplication

What is the correct order of operations?

• Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, Division, Parentheses, Exponents

• Multiplication, Division, Addition, Subtraction, Parentheses, Exponents

• Parentheses, Exponents, Multiplication, Division, Addition, Subtraction

• Exponents, Parentheses, Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, Division

How is the expression in problem 1d simplified to 0?

• By dividing before subtracting

• By applying the distributive property

• By multiplying before adding

• By simplifying within the parentheses first

What is the value of 2y squared when y equals 5?

• 100

• 50

• 25

• 10

In problem 2d, what is the result of y squared minus x, when x=2 and y=1?

• 2

• 1

• -1

• 0

How do you simplify the expression in problem 3b?

• By multiplying before dividing

• By substituting the variables first

• By applying the quadratic formula

• By finding a common denominator

What is the final result of problem 3d?

• 5/8

• -8/5

• 8/5

• -5/8

In problem 4b, do you need to insert parentheses to make the equation true?

• No, but it makes it easier to read

• No, it is already correct

• Yes, to follow the order of operations

• Yes, to change the order of operations

Where should parentheses be inserted in problem 4d to make the equation true?

• No parentheses needed

• Around 4 times 5

• Around 8 minus 4

• Around 12 minus 8