Order of Operations student worksheet                        

Directions:  Copy this table into your math journal or on a clean sheet of paper.  Express the  numbers 1 - 10 by combining only the number "4" with a combination of mathematical operations.  You must make sure you use the order of operations correctly and use parentheses when needed.   e.g.  (4 x 4 + 4)/4 = 5    There may be more than one answer for many of the digits.  Then explain why your order of operation works, remembering to use "math" terms. When completed either a.) hand in to your teacher, or b) check your possible answers using the link at the bottom of the page.  Have Fun!

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Equation

Why it works!


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3
 

   


4
 

   


5
 

5 = (4 x 4 + 4) / 4 Doing inside the parentheses first, I got 4 x 4 = 16, then added the  4 inside the parentheses to get  20.  Then I divided 20 by 4 and got 5.


6
 

   


7
 

   


8
 

   


9
 

   


10