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BODMAS Notes



Page: How Do I Follow the Order of Precedence of Operators?

Follow the Order of Precedence of Operators (BODMAS)

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Your Turn!!

a) Calculate the following:

i) 3 + 4 × 5 – 1 ..............................

ii) 6 – (2 + 4) ..............................

b) Rewrite the following equations with brackets so that they are correct. Do not include any spaces in your answers, and use the pop-up menu to the right for the × and ÷ symbols.

 i) 1 + 2 × 5 = 15 ..............................

ii) 2 + 3 × 6 = 30 ÷ 6 – 5 ..............................

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Extra Your Turn!!
Using the bank statement above, state the balance at the end of the following days:
3rd January: £..............................
6th January: £..............................

RAPID TEST

1) Calculate 9 + 5 × 2 – 1 ..............................

2) Rewrite the following equations with brackets so that they are correct. Do not include any spaces in your answers, and use the pop-up menu to the right for the × symbol.

a) 1 + 2 × 4 – 3 = 9 ..............................

b) 1 + 2 × 4 – 3 = 3 ..............................