Question

• multiply and divide in order from __________ to __________.

◦ this does not mean that you always multiply first before you divide. you should multiply or divide depending on whichever operation comes first as you work from left to right.

examples
directions: simplify each expression.
ex) 7÷1 x 3
ex) 3² x 4 ÷1
ex) 2² • (4 x 3)

ex) 27 ÷(3 x 1)²
ex) 6 ÷21 + (1 • 2)
ex) 2(1•2)³ – 6 + (11 – 6)

f. addition and subtraction

• add and subtract in order from left to right.

*this does not mean that you always add first before you subtract. you should add or subtract depending on whichever operation comes first as you work from left to right.
10 ÷ 2 x 5
5 x 5 = 25
examples
directions: simplify each expression.
ex) 3 x 5 – 8 ÷4 + 6
ex) 3² ÷3 + 4 x 4 – 2
ex) 6 + 2(4 + 1)²

Explanation:

The problem is about the order of operations for multiplication and division. According to the order of operations (PEMDAS/BODMAS), multiplication and division are performed from left to right, whichever comes first.

Step1: Recall the order of operations for multiplication and division

Multiplication and division have the same precedence, so we perform them in the order they appear from left to right.

Step2: Determine the blanks

The first blank should be "left" and the second blank should be "right" as per the rule of performing multiplication and division from left to right.

Answer:

left, right