Although the names differ slightly, the principle remains the same.
The order is:
- Parentheses (Brackets)
- Exponents (Orders)
- Multiplication and Division (from left to right)
- Addition and Subtraction (from left to right)
The key thing to remember is that multiplication comes before addition and subtraction.
Solving the Equation Step by Step
The equation is:
20 – 8 × 2 + 10
Step 1: Multiply First
We calculate:
8 × 2 = 16
The equation becomes:
20 – 16 + 10
Step 2: Work Left to Right
Now we perform subtraction and addition from left to right.
First:
20 – 16 = 4
The equation becomes:
4 + 10
Then:
