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100

Give the correct order of operations.

Groups, Exponents, Multiplication OR Division, Addition OR Subtraction

100
9 - 3 x 2=12
Correct answer is 3. Do x then -, not - then x.
100
3 + 4 x 5
23
100
14 - 2 x 7
0
100
What is Tomball Intermediate School's Mascot?

Cougar

200

Why is it important to know the order of operation rules as a mathematician?

So everyone can solve every problem the same (correct) way.

200
5 2 + 1=11
5 2 = 25, not 10. Correct Answer is 26.
200
7 + (2 x 4) - 1
14
200
49 ÷ (3+4) + 52
32
200

What is the name of the Principal at TIS?

Mrs. Samora Davis

300

What is the nmemonic device that we use for the correct Order of Operations?

GEMDAS or GEMS or GEMA

300
32 - 6 = 0
3 2 = 9, not 6. Correct answer is 3
300
56 ÷ (4+4) + 32
16
300
5 + 14 ÷ 2 × 5
40
300

The time of the first bell of the day.

What is 7:35 am?

400
Tell what 5 3 really means.
It means 5 x 5 x 5
400
4 + 5 + 7 - 3 x 2 = 26
You need to follow PEMDAS and do x first. Correct answer is 10.
400
20 – (5+3) x 2 + 4
8
400
(4-1)2 + (5+ 1)2
45
400

The time the school day ends.

What is 2:44 pm?

500
The problem was 20 - 5 x 2 + 3. My answer was 33. What did I do wrong?
I went from left to right without using the correct order of operations.
500
10 3 = 30
10 3 = 10 x 10 x10, which is 1000, not 30.
500
(5 x 4) – 6 ÷ 2 + 9
26
500
12 + 22 x 32 - 42
21
500

What street is TIS located on?

West Main Street

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