Algebraic Expressions and Order of Operations

Word Stuff

100

Give the correct order of operations.

Parentheses, Exponents, Multiplication OR Division (left to right), Addition OR Subtraction (left to right)

200

define the term CONSTANT

a term with no variable (a number by itself)

300

What is the saying we use to remember the correct Order of Operations?

Please Excuse My Dear Aunt Sally.

400

Tell what 5 ³ really means.

It means 5 x 5 x 5

500

define the term COEFFICIENT

a term multiplied by a variable (number right beside a variable)

Fix my Mistake

100

9 - 3 x 2=12

Correct answer is 3. Do x then -, not - then x.

200

3^{2 =} 6

3 ² = 8, not 6. Correct Answer is 8.

300

3² - 6 = 0

3 ² = 9, not 6. Correct answer is 3

400

4 + 5 + 7 - 3 x 2 = 26

You need to follow PEMDAS and do x first. Correct answer is 10.

500

10 ³ = 30

10 ³ = 10 x 10 x10, which is 1000, not 30.

Solve

100

3 + 4 x 5

23

200

7 + (2 x 4) - 1

14

300

56 ÷ (4+4) + 3²

16

400

20 – (5+3) x 2 + 4

8

500

(5 x 4) – 6 ÷ 2 + 9

26

Evaluate

100

c = 30

50 - c + c

50

200

x = 3

x - 2

1

300

z = 7,  d = 2

z + d

9

400

a = 11

2a

22

500

X = 5

X^{2 +} X 

30

FREEBIES

100

Why is order of operations important?

answers vary

200

How can we solve for the percent of a number?

Answers Vary

300

What does ROAR stand for?

Responsible, On-task, Aware of self and others, Respectful

400

How do you change a fraction to a decimal?

answers varied

500

How do you convert a decimal to a percent

answers varied