Exploring Number
Theory Concepts and
Operations
Chapter 7 Ashley Ward
Samantha Pallotta7.1 Calculator Expressions and
Order of Operations
e Two Types of Calculator Logic-
Arithmetic and Algebraic
e Using Calculators to Evaluate
Expressions Involving More than One
Operation
e Formal Order of Operations RulesTwo Types of Calculator Logic-
Arithmetic and Algebraic
of Gg Bi @ & 8 8.
If you entered this expression into a two different calculators you may end up
with two completely different answers. (19 and 39)
Why would two calculators give different answers for the same problem
sequence?
The Answer: Because there are two types of logic used in common handheld
calculators.
Algebraic logic calculator: will perform multiplications before additions and
follow other standard order of operations conventions
Arithmetic logic calculator: will perform operations as they are entered into it
without regard to the standard order of operations conventions.