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Law of Precedence

This document provides examples and rules for applying the law of precedence when simplifying mathematical expressions with multiple operations. It explains that multiplication and division are performed before addition and subtraction from left to right when operations have the same precedence. Brackets are also simplified first before other operations. Several worked examples demonstrating these rules are provided.

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Law of Precedence

This document provides examples and rules for applying the law of precedence when simplifying mathematical expressions with multiple operations. It explains that multiplication and division are performed before addition and subtraction from left to right when operations have the same precedence. Brackets are also simplified first before other operations. Several worked examples demonstrating these rules are provided.

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ONLINE TUTORIAL LESSONS

GRADE 7

Law of Precedence / Priority

Law of precedence or priority

Law of precedence or priority is used when simplifying a mathematical sentence made up


of two or more operating signs.

What does Law of precedence say?

1. Generally Law of precedence says multiplication and division are carried first before
addition and subtraction.

2. Please note ( - and + ) carry same priority and also (x and ÷) carry same priority.

3. Where signs which carry same priority are used are used, simplify the question as it
is from the left to right.

4. Our syllabus does not allow use of BOMDAS. Instead it encourages use of law of
precedence.

5. Learners are not advised to create their own sentences in this case.

6. The ÷ can be safely replaced with an over sign to minimise confusion in learners.

7. Where brackets are given, you are asked to simplify what the brackets hold first.

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Examples

1. 10 – 7 + 5 (both signs carry same priority) or 10 + 5 -7


= 3+5 = 15 – 7
= 8 = 8
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2. 7 – 10 + 5 (both signs carry same priority) or 7 – 10 + 5


= -3+5 = 7 + 5 - 10
= 2 = 2
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3. 7 + 6 x 3 ( multiplication carry first priority)


= 7 + (6 x 3)
= 7 + 18
= 25
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4. 20 ÷ 4 – 3 ( division carry first priority)


= (20 ÷ 4) -3
= 5–3
= 2
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5. 4 x 6 ÷ 3 ( both signs carry same priority or = 4 x 6 ÷ 3


𝟔
= 24 ÷ 3 = 4x 𝟑
= 8 = 4x2
= 8
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6. 18 ÷ 9 x 2 ( both signs carry same priority) or 18 ÷ 9 x 2


𝟏𝟖
= 2x2 = x2
𝟗
= 4 = 2x2
= 4
Or
18 ÷ 9 x 2 18 ÷ 9 x 2
𝟏𝟖 𝒙 𝟐
= 18 x 2 ÷ 9 = 𝟗
= 36 ÷ 9
= 4
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7 9 x 3 – 12 ÷ 2 (division and multiplication carry first priority)


= (9 x 3) – (12 ÷ 2)
= 27 – 6
= 21

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Magunje Barracks Primary School

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