Math [1.4] Order of Operations of Whole Numbers Mitsa Tutoring Organization || 2021.

v1

Mitsa
Order of Operations of Whole Numbers

MEASURE Test your knowledge!

INSTRUCTIONS: Follow the procedure below. You might get some pretty
interesting results.

1. When you change clothes, take note of what order you put them on.
2. Look for any routines or patterns in changing your clothes.
3. Try changing up the order in which you put them on. Does it feel wrong?
4. Think about how that can relate to solving math problems.

INSPIRE Set your goals!

Know the order of operations for whole numbers

Be able to correctly use PEMDAS and GEMDAS in problem solving

Dalumpines 1
Math [1.4] Order of Operations of Whole Numbers Mitsa Tutoring Organization || 2021.v1

Mitsa

TEACH Learn with us!

PEMDAS
(8 x 2)2 ÷ 4 + 6 - 10
In this expression, we have different operations and a parenthesis. In order to
solve this correctly, we must follow a certain order of operations. That order is most
commonly referred to as PEMDAS, and you can later see why.

So, here’s how it goes:

P - Parenthesis

E - Exponent

M - Multiplication

D - Division Can be interchanged

A - Addition

S - Subtraction Can be interchanged

You start with all operations in the parenthesis. So for the problem above, it is 8 x 2,
which is equal to 16.

Then you simplify whatever has exponents. So the 16 above has an exponent of 2.
When simplified, it will become 256.

After that, you continue with any division or multiplication. Note that these two
operations can be interchanged, and whichever comes first will be the one to be
solved first. Continuing above, 256 will be divided by 4, producing 64.

Dalumpines 2
Math [1.4] Order of Operations of Whole Numbers Mitsa Tutoring Organization || 2021.v1

Mitsa
Lastly, you do the addition and subtraction. Also note that these two operations can
be interchanged, and whichever comes first will be the one to be solved first.
Continuing the problem, 6 will be added to 64, resulting in 70. Then, 10 will be
subtracted, resulting in 60.

GEMDAS

There is also another variant of PEMDAS, and it is called GEMDAS. The EMDAS is the
same, but the G now stands for Groupings.

There are three types of groupings:

Parenthesis ( )

Brackets [ ]

Braces { }

NOTE:
In solving problems with these groupings, the operations in the parenthesis
should be solved first, then the ones in the brackets. Any remaining operations
in the braces should be solved last.

Below, we will solve a problem like this:

2
{ [ ( 6 + 12 ) x 4] ÷ 3 - 20 }

2
{ [ 18 x 4] ÷ 3 - 20 }

2
{ 72 ÷ 3 - 20 }

{ 5184 ÷ 3 - 20 }

{ 1728 - 20 }

1708

Dalumpines 3
Math [1.4] Order of Operations of Whole Numbers Mitsa Tutoring Organization || 2021.v1

Mitsa

SUMMARIZE Wrap it up!

In summary, the order of operations to follow is PEMDAS!

Parenthesis
Exponent
Multiplication or Division
Addition or Subtraction

There is also a variant called GEMDAS, where G stands for groupings. The three
groupings in order are:
Parentheses: ( )
Brackets: [ ]
Braces: { }

APPLY Check your learning!

INSTRUCTIONS: Solve the following problems.

1. 2 + 4 x 6 - 3 =
2. 12 - 8 + 4 x 13 =
3. (22 x 36) - (540 ÷ 6) =
4. [48 2- 22 x (198 ÷ 99)] =
5. {5432 - [(336 ÷ 21)2 + 228 - (494 ÷ 26)] + 18551 x 2} =

Dalumpines 4
Math [1.4] Order of Operations of Whole Numbers Mitsa Tutoring Organization || 2021.v1

Mitsa

ANSWER KEY
Apply:
1. 23
2. 56
3. 702
4. 2260
5. 42069

REFERENCES
Math is Fun (n.d.). Order of Operations - PEMDAS.
https://www.mathsisfun.com/operation-order-pemdas.html

Estela, M. (n.d.). PEMDAS Rule - ChiliMath. ChiliMath;

https://www.chilimath.com/lessons/introductory-algebra/pemdas-rule/

Study.com. (n.d.). What is PEMDAS? - Definition, Rule & Examples - Math Class [Video].
https://study.com/academy/lesson/what-is-pemdas-definition-rule-
examples.html

Khan Academy. (n.d.). Worked example: Order of operations (PEMDAS) [Video].

https://www.khanacademy.org/math/cc-sixth-grade-math/cc-6th-arithmetic-
operations/cc-6th-order-of-operations/v/more-complicated-order-of-
operations-example

Dalumpines 5