| Rule of Operation | Example |
|---|---|
| 1. Complete any calculations within parentheses first. | 1a. (6 + 2) − 4 × 3/22 + 6 = 1b. 8 − 4 × 3/22 + 6 = |
| 2. Complete any squaring (or raising to another exponent) second. | 2a. 8 − 4 × 3/22 + 6 = 2b. 8 − 4 × 3/4 + 6 = |
| 3. From left to right, complete all multiplication and division operations. This may require multiple steps. | 3a. 8 − 4 × 3/4 + 6= 3b. 8 − 12/ 4 + 6 = 3c. 8 − 12/4 + 6 = 3d. 8 − 3 + 6 = |
| 4. Last, complete all the addition and subtraction operations. | 4a. 8 − 3 + 6 = 4b. 5 + 6 = 4c. 11 = 11 |