Algebraic Investigations - Unit 1: Pre Algebra – Guided Notes Name: _____________________________

Skill 1.7 – Order of Operations to Evaluate Expressions Date: ___________ Period:____

Introduction to New Material – “I D0”

Thursday, January 27, 2010

I CAN Use Order of Operations to Evaluate Expressions

Need to Know:

Define: P.E.M.D.A.S – Please Excuse My Dear Aunt Sally

P- Parenthesis and grouping

E – Exponents
M & D – Multiplication and Division from left to right (ex. 2÷2×5 division is first because it is on
the left)
A & S – Addition and Subtraction from left to right (ex. 4−2+2 subtraction is first because it is on
the left)

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Focus Question: Solve the following expression: (2−4 ) +2(11−3 )÷2
(2−4 )2 +2(11−32 )÷2
Solve parenthesis (Make sure you follow
Step One
PEMDAS inside the parenthesis)

Step Two Solve exponents

Solve multiplication and division from left to

Step Three
right
 Step Four Solve addition and subtraction from left to right

Guided Practice – “We Do”

Guided Practice with Mr. Kevin:
Solve each expression