𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐬 ♡ Flashcards
What does BIDMAS stand for?
Brackets, Indices, Division, Multiplication, Addition, Subtraction
What is the first operation you solve according to BIDMAS?
Brackets !
If both multiplication and division appear in a problem, which one do you solve first?
You solve from left to right—whichever comes first !
Solve:
6 + (3 x 4) !
6 + 12 = 18 !
What should you do if both addition and subtraction appear in the same step?
Solve from left to right !
Solve:
2³ + 5 !
8 + 5 = 13 !
True or False: Addition always comes before multiplication.
False—Multiplication comes before addition unless brackets are involved.
Solve:
20 ÷ (4 + 1) !
20 ÷ 5 = 4 !
In BIDMAS, what does I stand for?
Indices (like powers or exponents) !
Solve:
(2+3) 2 ÷ 5
2 ÷ 5 = 25 ÷ 5 = 5 !