Practice solving number sentences using BODMAS, the UK order of operations.

Use BODMAS to solve each problem. Work in order: brackets, orders, division and multiplication from left to right, then addition and subtraction from left to right. Show your work in the space provided.

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Using brackets, orders, division, multiplication, addition, and subtraction in the correct order

Math - Grade 4-5

Instructions: Use BODMAS to solve each problem. Work in order: brackets, orders, division and multiplication from left to right, then addition and subtraction from left to right. Show your work in the space provided.
  1. 1

    Calculate: 6 + 4 × 3

  2. 2

    Calculate: (6 + 4) × 3

  3. 3

    Calculate: 20 - 12 ÷ 4

  4. 4

    Calculate: 8 × 2 + 5

  5. 5

    Calculate: 36 ÷ 6 + 7

  6. 6

    Calculate: 5 + 3 × (10 - 6)

  7. 7

    Calculate: 4 × 3²

  8. 8

    Calculate: (18 + 6) ÷ 3

  9. 9

    Calculate: 30 ÷ 5 × 2

  10. 10

    Calculate: 18 - 4 + 2

  11. 11

    A pupil writes this number sentence on a board: 7 + 2 × 5. What is the correct answer using BODMAS, and why?

  12. 12

    Put brackets into this number sentence to make it equal 45: 5 + 4 × 9 = 45

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