5th Grade · Operations & Algebraic Thinking

Evaluate

5.OA.A.1

Definition

To find the value of an expression by carrying out its operations in order.

Examples

  • Evaluate 4 x (6 - 2): first 6 - 2 = 4, then 4 x 4 = 16.
  • Evaluate 20 divided by (2 + 3): first 2 + 3 = 5, then 20 divided by 5 = 4.

Key rule

Follow the order of operations, then write the final value.

Memory hook

Work it out, step by step, to one final value.