BODMAS Rule

BODMAS Rule

The BODMAS rule states we should calculate the Brackets first (2 + 4 = 6), then the Orders (52 = 25), then any Division or Multiplication (3 x 6 (the answer to the brackets) = 18), and finally any Addition or Subtraction (18 + 25 = 43).

BODMAS Rule

  • BODMAS stands for:
  • B: Brackets
  • O: Orders
  • D: Division
  • M: Multiplication
  • A: Addition
  • S: Subtraction
  • “Orders” means square roots and indices (which you may know as square numbers, powers or exponents).

  • Applying BODMAS rule for sums such as 10 * ( 10 + 20 - 40 / 10)



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  • Applying SIMPLIFICATION rule for sums such as 1 / √3 (√ symbol is square root)



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  • Applying SIMPLIFICATION rule for sums such as 1 / (3 + √2) (√ symbol is square root)



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  • Applying SIMPLIFICATION rule for sums such as 1 / (3 - √2) (√ symbol is square root)



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  • Applying SIMPLIFICATION rule for sums such as 1 / (√3 + √2) (√ symbol is square root)



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  • Applying SIMPLIFICATION rule for sums such as 1 / (√3 - √2) (√ symbol is square root)



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