The document discusses order of operations and the BEDMAS method. It states that order of operations is important as it allows people around the world to solve multi-step equations consistently without varying answers. Examples are provided showing how following BEDMAS (Brackets, Exponents, Division, Multiplication, Addition, Subtraction) ensures the same solution is reached.

1. Grade 7Mr. TurnerMath Journal Ch. 3

2. Order of operations is this:Brackets, Exponents, Division, Multiplication, Addition, Subtraction OR BEDMASThe order of operations is important as it lets people all around the world solve multiple-operations in one equation without getting different answers.To put it simply, order of operations can make everyone have the same answers.Order of Operations

3. a) 4x6+9-2= ? 4x6=24 24+9=3333-2=31 4x6+9-2= 31b) 10/2+9-(2+1)= ? (2+1=3) 10/2=5 5+9=11 11-3=8 10/2+9-(2+1)=8Examples Of Order Of Operations