This document provides examples of solving mathematical expressions by following the proper order of operations. It demonstrates working through expressions step-by-step, starting with operations in parentheses and then moving from left to right with exponents, multiplication, division, addition and subtraction. A few sample expressions are provided along with the full work shown to arrive at the solution.

1. Creating Calculations
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2. Elements of and Excel Formula
References
Operators
Constants
Functions

3. Mathematical Operations in Order
Parenthesis
Caret
Multiplication
Addition
Division
Subtraction

4. Example
(4^2+3/1*30)-10
1.Work inside the parenthesis first.
2.4^2= 16
3.3/1= 3
4.3*30= 90
5.(16+90)= 106
6.106-10= 96

5. Let’s Give it a Try!
16/2[8-3(4-2)]+1

6. Solution
16/2[8-3(4-2)]+1
16/2[8-3(2)]+1
16/2[8-6]+1
16/2[2]+1
16/4+1
4+1=5

7. How About Another?!
4-3[4-2(6-3)]/2

8. Solution
4-3[4-2(6-3)]/2
4-3[4-2(3)]/2
4-3[4-6]/2
4-3[-2]/2
4+6/2
4+3=7

9. Last One!
4*(6-2)^2/(3-1)^3-7

10. Solution
4*(6-2)^2/(3-1)^3-7
4*(4)^2/(2)^3-7
4*16/8-7
64/8-7
8-7=1