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Combining Operators $ + - \times \div$
Using the rules for order of operations, multiplication and division come before addition and subtraction.
Remember:
Division and multiplication have the same importance, and are performed left to right.
Addition and subtraction have the same importance, and are performed left to right.
Example 1 Select the correct answer to the following equation: $$6+4\times 3=$$
Example 2 Select the correct answer to the following equation: $$24\div 4\times 2=$$
Example 3 Select the correct answer to the following equation $$12+18\div 6-3$$
Got the hang of these examples? Try these questions.
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