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1.Order_of_Operations_(BIDMAS)

The document covers the order of operations in mathematics, specifically using the BIDMAS acronym (Brackets, Indices, Division, Multiplication, Addition, Subtraction). It provides various exercises to practice calculations while adhering to this order, emphasizing the importance of performing multiplication and division before addition and subtraction. Additionally, it includes examples and problems for students to solve, reinforcing their understanding of the concept.

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1.Order_of_Operations_(BIDMAS)

The document covers the order of operations in mathematics, specifically using the BIDMAS acronym (Brackets, Indices, Division, Multiplication, Addition, Subtraction). It provides various exercises to practice calculations while adhering to this order, emphasizing the importance of performing multiplication and division before addition and subtraction. Additionally, it includes examples and problems for students to solve, reinforcing their understanding of the concept.

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Unit 1 – Basic Number

GCSE Foundation Tier 1


1.3 – Order of Operations (BIDMAS)

How quickly can you complete these?


5 + 7 12 20 – 5 15 3 x 7 21 5 + 8 13 24 ÷ 3 8
15 – 8 7 6 + 8 14 27 ÷ 9 3 6 x 5 30 36 ÷ 6 6
7 x 5 35 15 ÷ 3 5 24 – 8 16 28 ÷ 4 7 7 + 9 16
9 + 6 15 36 – 9 25 30 ÷ 5 6 8 + 7 15 4 x 6 24
8 x 5 40 42 ÷ 7 6 8 + 9 17 9x8 72 54 - 8 46
Order of Operations (BIDMAS)

B rackets
I ndices
D ivision
M ultiplication
A ddition
S ubtraction
Order of Operations (BIDMAS)

4+5x2=
?
Order of Operations (BIDMAS)

Suppose you have to work out the answer to 4 + 5 x 2. You may


say the answer is 18, but the correct answer is 14.

There is an order of operations which you must follow when


working out calculations like this. The x is always done before the
+.

In 4 + 5 x 2 this gives 4 + 10 = 14.


Order of Operations (BIDMAS)

For example, work out 9 ÷ 3 + 4 x 2:

First divide: 9÷3=3 giving 3 + 4


x2

Then multiply: 4x2=8 giving 3 + 8

Then add: 3 + 8 = 11
Exercise 1

Work out each of these:

2x3+5 11 6÷3+4 6 5+7–2 10


4x6÷2 12 2x8–5 11 3x4+1 13
3x4–1 11 3x4÷1 12 12 ÷ 2 + 6 12
12 ÷ 6 + 4 3+5x2 13 12 – 3 x 3 3
2

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Order of Operations (BIDMAS)

For example, work out 60 – 5 x 3² + (4 x 2):

First work out the brackets: (4 x 2) = 8 giving 60 – 5 x 3² +


8

Then the index (power): 3² = 9 giving


60 – 5 x 9 + 8

Then multiply: 5 x 9 = 45 giving 60 – 45 + 8

Then add: 60 + 8 = 68 giving 68 – 45


Order of Operations (BIDMAS)

work out
(3 + 2) x (9 – 5).
Exercise 1C:

Work out each of these (Remember to use BIDMAS):

2 x (3 + 16 6 ÷ (2 + 2 (5 + 7) – 2 10
5) 10 1) 6 18
5 + (7 – 6 3 x (4 ÷ 2) 15 3 x (4 + 2) 9
2)
12 3 8
2 x (8 – 5) 3 x (4 + 1) 3 x (4 – 1)
3 x (4 ÷ 12 ÷ (2 + (12 ÷ 2) +
1) 2) 2
Exercise 1C:
Copy each of these and put a ring around the part that you work
out first. Then work out the answer. The first one has been done
for you:
3x3-2 7 3+2x4 11 9÷3–2 1
9–4÷2 7 5x2+3 13 5+2x3 11
10 ÷ 5 – 2 0 10 – 4 ÷ 2 8 4x6–7 17
7+4x6 31 6÷3+7 9 7+6÷2 10

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Exercise 1C:
Copy each of these and then put in brackets where necessary to
make each answer correct.

3 x 4 + 1 = 15 6÷2+1=4 6÷2+1=2
4+4÷4=5 4 + 4 ÷ 4 = 2 16 – 4 ÷ 3 = 4
3 x 4 + 1 = 13 16 – 6 ÷ 3 = 20 – 10 ÷ 2 =
14 5
20 – 10 ÷ 2 = 3 x 5 + 5 = 30 6 x 4 + 2 = 36
15
15 – 5 x 2 = 4 x 7 – 2 = 20 12 ÷ 3 + 3 = 2
20
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Exercise 1C:
Copy each of these and then put in brackets where necessary to
make each answer correct.

3 x (4 + 1) = 15 (6 ÷ 2) + 1 = 4 6 ÷ (2 + 1) = 2
4 + (4 ÷ 4) = 5 (4 + 4) ÷ 4 = 2 (16 – 4) ÷ 3 =
4
(3 x 4) + 1 = 13 16 – (6 ÷ 3) = (20 – 10) ÷ 2 =
14 5
20 – (10 ÷ 2) = 3 x (5 + 5) = 6 x (4 + 2) =
15 30 36
(15 – 5) x 2 = 4 x (7 – 2) = 20 12 ÷ (3 + 3) =
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Exercise 1C:
Three dice are thrown. They give
scores of three, one and four.
A class makes the following
questions with the numbers. Work
them out:

3+4+1 8 3+4–1 6 4+3–1 6


4x3+1 13 4x3–1 11 (4 – 1) x 3 9
4x3x1 12 (3 – 1) x 4 8 (4 + 1) x 3 15
4 x (3 + 16 1 x (4 – 3) 1 4+1x3 7
1)
Jack says that 5 + 6 x 7 is equal to 77.
Is he correct? Jack is incorrect. G
Exercise 1C:
This is Micha’s homework. Copy the questions where she has
made mistakes and work out the correct answers.

2+3x4 20 8–4÷4 7 6+3x2 12


7–1x5 30 2x7+2 16 9–3x3 18

Three different dice give scores of 2, 3 and 5. Add ÷, x, +, -


signs and brackets to make each calculation work.

2 3 5 = 11 2 3 5 = 16 2 3 5 = 17
5 3 2 =4 5 3 2 = 13 5 3 2 = 30

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Exercise 1C:
Which is smaller: 4 + 5 x 3 or (4 + 5) x 3? Show your working.

Here is a list of numbers, some signs and one pair of brackets.


2 5 6 18 - x = ( )
Use all of them to make a correct calculation.

Here is a list of numbers, some signs and one pair of brackets.


3 4 5 8 - ÷ = ( )
Use all of them to make a correct calculation.
F
A question to end on…

Jeremy has a piece of pipe that is 10m long. He wants


to use his calculator to work out how much pipe will be
left when he cuts off three pieces, each of length 1.5m
Which calculations would give him the correct answer?

10 – 3 x 1.5 10 – 1.5 + 1.5 + 1.5 +


1.5
10 – 1.5 – 1.5 – 1.5

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