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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