Evaluating Basic Mathematical Operations

The video tutorial explains how to simplify a mathematical expression using the order of operations. It begins with an introduction to the expression and the importance of following the correct order. The process is broken down into four steps: handling grouping symbols, evaluating exponents, performing multiplication, and finally, addition. Each step is demonstrated with the example expression, leading to the final simplified result.

What is the first step in simplifying the expression 2 plus 4 squared plus 7 times 8?

• Add and subtract from left to right

• Multiply and divide from left to right

• Perform operations within grouping symbols

• Evaluate exponents

What is the result of the operation inside the parentheses in the expression 2 plus 4?

• 2

• 6

• 4

• 8

How do you evaluate 6 squared?

• 6 - 6

• 6 / 6

• 6 x 6

• 6 + 6

What is the result of 6 squared?

• 36

• 18

• 24

• 12

What is the product of 7 and 8?

• 56

• 54

• 60

• 58

What is the final result of the expression 36 plus 56?

• 82

• 92

• 88

• 96