Order of Operations Example - All Basic Operators with Exponents

Level 1

This math topic focuses on the "Order of Operations" with a concentration on using all basic operators along with exponents. It consists of a series of questions each requiring the identification of the correct order in which operations should be performed in given mathematical expressions. These problems include combining addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and exponentiation. Each question provides three potential first operations as choices, where one must determine the correct sequence according to the standard rules of arithmetic operations. The exercises aim to reinforce the understanding and application of these operational rules.

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Order of Operations Example - All Basic Operators with Exponents Worksheet

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Order of Operations Example - All Basic Operators with Exponents
1
Which operation should be done first in this equation?
A LaTex expression showing 8 to the power of 4 multiplied by 7 - 3 = ?
a A LaTex expression showing 7 - 3
b A LaTex expression showing 8 multiplied by 7
c A LaTex expression showing 8 to the power of 4
2
Which operation should be done first in this equation?
A LaTex expression showing 9 + 4 divided by 6 to the power of 2 = ?
a A LaTex expression showing 9 + 4
b A LaTex expression showing 4 divided by 6
c A LaTex expression showing 6 to the power of 2
3
Which operation should be done first in this equation?
A LaTex expression showing 8 to the power of 2 divided by 3 + 6 = ?
a A LaTex expression showing 8 divided by 3
b A LaTex expression showing 3 + 6
c A LaTex expression showing 8 to the power of 2
4
Which operation should be done first in this equation?
A LaTex expression showing 6 + 4 to the power of 2 - 5 = ?
a A LaTex expression showing 6 + 4
b A LaTex expression showing 4 to the power of 2
c A LaTex expression showing 4 - 5
5
Which operation should be done first in this equation?
A LaTex expression showing 9 + 3 multiplied by 2 to the power of 3 = ?
a A LaTex expression showing 9 + 3
b A LaTex expression showing 3 multiplied by 2
c A LaTex expression showing 2 to the power of 3
6
Which operation should be done first in this equation?
A LaTex expression showing 8 to the power of 2 divided by 6 + 3 = ?
a A LaTex expression showing 6 + 3
b A LaTex expression showing 8 divided by 6
c A LaTex expression showing 8 to the power of 2
7
Which operation should be done first in this equation?
A LaTex expression showing 8 - 6 multiplied by 7 to the power of 3 = ?
a A LaTex expression showing 6 multiplied by 7
b A LaTex expression showing 8 - 6
c A LaTex expression showing 7 to the power of 3
8
Which operation should be done first in this equation?
A LaTex expression showing 8 to the power of 4 multiplied by 5 - 6 = ?
a A LaTex expression showing 8 to the power of 4
b A LaTex expression showing 5 - 6
c A LaTex expression showing 8 multiplied by 5