As we have learned in previous lessons, when working with combined operations the order of the basic operations must be followed in order to get the correct result. However, before performing these the parentheses and then the roots and powers must first be solved.

Roots are very important in mathematical calculations. They are present in a variety of exercises ranging from algebraic problems for solving a second degree equation using the general formula, to geometric problems like determining the length of the hypotenuse of a right-angled triangle. Therefore, it is fundamental that we learn how to solve combined operations where this operation appears.

When we have simplified the root and power operations, we can continue solving the exercise according to the order of the basic operations: multiplications and divisions first, followed by additions and subtractions.

Let's revisit the order of the operations:

  1. Parentheses
  2. Powers and roots
  3. Multiplication and division
  4. Addition and subtraction

Suggested Topics to Practice in Advance

  1. The Order of Basic Operations: Addition, Subtraction, and Multiplication

Practice Order of Operations: Roots

Examples with solutions for Order of Operations: Roots

Exercise #1

6+644= 6+\sqrt{64}-4=

Video Solution

Step-by-Step Solution

To solve the expression 6+644= 6+\sqrt{64}-4= , we need to follow the order of operations (PEMDAS/BODMAS):


  • P: Parentheses (or Brackets)
  • E: Exponents (or Orders, i.e., powers and roots, etc.)
  • MD: Multiplication and Division (left-to-right)
  • AS: Addition and Subtraction (left-to-right)

In this expression, we first need to evaluate the square root since it falls under the exponent category:


64=8 \sqrt{64} = 8


Next, we substitute the computed value back into the expression:


6+84 6+8-4


We then perform the addition and subtraction from left to right:


6+8=14 6+8 = 14


144=10 14-4 = 10


Thus, the final answer is:


10 10

Answer

10

Exercise #2

10:222= 10:2-2^2=

Video Solution

Step-by-Step Solution

The given mathematical expression is 10:222 10:2-2^2 .

According to the order of operations (often remembered by the acronym PEMDAS/BODMAS), we perform calculations in the following sequence:

  • Parentheses/Brackets
  • Exponents/Orders (i.e., powers and roots)
  • Multiplication and Division (from left to right)
  • Addition and Subtraction (from left to right)

In this expression, there are no parentheses, but there is an exponent: 222^2. We calculate the exponent first:

22=42^2 = 4

Substituting back into the expression, we have:

10:24 10:2-4

Next, we perform the division from left to right. Here, ":" is interpreted as division:

10÷2=5 10 \div 2 = 5

Now, substitute this back into the expression:

54 5 - 4

The final step is to perform the subtraction:

54=1 5 - 4 = 1

Therefore, the answer is 1 1 .

Answer

1

Exercise #3

3×3+32= 3\times3+3^2=

Video Solution

Step-by-Step Solution

Let's recall the order of operations:

  1. Parentheses

  2. Exponents and Roots

  3. Multiplication and Division

  4. Addition and Subtraction

There are no parentheses in this problem, so we'll start with exponents:

3*3+3² =

3*3+9 =

Let's continue to the next step, multiplication operations:

3*3+9 =

9 + 9 =

Now we're left with just a simple addition problem:

9+9= 18

And that's the solution!

Answer

18

Exercise #4

832:3= 8-3^2:3=

Video Solution

Step-by-Step Solution

Let's solve the expression step by step using the order of operations, often remembered by the acronym PEMDAS, which stands for Parentheses, Exponents, Multiplication and Division (from left to right), and Addition and Subtraction (from left to right).

The given expression is: 832:3= 8-3^2:3=

Step 1: Evaluate Exponents
The expression has an exponent, which we need to evaluate first. The exponent is 323^2.
Calculate 323^2 which equals 99.
Now the expression becomes: 89:3 8 - 9 : 3

Step 2: Division
Next, perform the division operation. Here we divide 99 by 33.
Calculate 9:39 : 3 which equals 33.
Now the expression becomes: 83 8 - 3

Step 3: Subtraction
Finally, perform the subtraction.
Calculate 838 - 3 which equals 55.

Therefore, the solution to the expression 832:38-3^2:3 is 55.

Answer

5 5

Exercise #5

4+2+52= 4+2+5^2=

Video Solution

Step-by-Step Solution

To solve the expression 4+2+52 4 + 2 + 5^2 , we need to follow the order of operations, often remembered by the acronym PEMDAS (Parentheses, Exponents, Multiplication and Division, Addition and Subtraction).

  • Step 1: Calculate Exponents
    In the expression we have an exponent: 525^2. This means 5 is raised to the power of 2. We calculate this first:
    52=255^2 = 25.

  • Step 2: Perform Addition
    Now, substitute the calculated value back into the expression:
    4+2+254 + 2 + 25.
    Perform the additions from left to right:
    4+2=64 + 2 = 6
    Finally add the result to 25:
    6+25=316 + 25 = 31.

Therefore, the final answer is 3131.

Answer

31

Exercise #6

4+22= 4+2^2=

Video Solution

Step-by-Step Solution

To solve the expression 4+22 4 + 2^2 , follow the order of operations, often remembered by the acronym PEMDAS (Parentheses, Exponents, Multiplication and Division (from left to right), Addition and Subtraction (from left to right)).

Let's break down the expression:

  • Step 1: Identify any exponents.
    The expression contains an exponent: 22 2^2 . To evaluate this, multiply 2 by itself: 2×2 2 \times 2 , which equals 4.
    So, 22=4 2^2 = 4 .
  • Step 2: Perform addition.
    Now, substitute the result back into the original expression:
    4+4 4 + 4 .
    Add these numbers together: 4 + 4 equals 8.

Therefore, the answer to the expression 4+22 4 + 2^2 is 8.

Answer

8

Exercise #7

5+361= 5+\sqrt{36}-1=

Video Solution

Step-by-Step Solution

To solve the expression 5+361= 5+\sqrt{36}-1= , we need to follow the order of operations, often remembered by the acronym PEMDAS (Parentheses, Exponents, Multiplication and Division, Addition and Subtraction).


Here are the steps:


First, calculate the square root:

36=6 \sqrt{36} = 6

Substitute the square root back into the expression:

5+61 5 + 6 - 1

Next, perform the addition and subtraction from left to right:

Add 5 and 6:

5+6=11 5 + 6 = 11

Then subtract 1:

111=10 11 - 1 = 10

Finally, you obtain the solution:

10 10

Answer

10 10

Exercise #8

7+495= 7 + \sqrt{49} - 5 =

Step-by-Step Solution

First, evaluate the square root: 49=7\sqrt{49}=7.

Then, follow the order of operations (PEMDAS/BODMAS):

1. Addition: 7+7=147 + 7 = 14

2. Subtraction: 145=914 - 5 = 9

So, the correct answer is 9 9 .

Answer

9 9

Exercise #9

3×2+81= 3 \times 2 + \sqrt{81} =

Step-by-Step Solution

First, evaluate the square root: 81=9\sqrt{81}=9.

Then, follow the order of operations (PEMDAS/BODMAS):

1. Multiplication: 3×2=63 \times 2 = 6

2. Addition: 6+9=156 + 9 = 15

So, the correct answer is 15 15 .

Answer

15 15

Exercise #10

816×3= 8 - \sqrt{16} \times 3 =

Step-by-Step Solution

First, evaluate the square root: 16=4\sqrt{16}=4.

Then, follow the order of operations (PEMDAS/BODMAS):

1. Multiplication: 4×3=124 \times 3 = 12

2. Subtraction: 812=48 - 12 = -4

So, the correct answer is 4 -4 .

Answer

4 -4

Exercise #11

1052:5= 10-5^2:5=

Step-by-Step Solution

First, compute the power: 52=25 5^2 = 25 .

Next, divide: 25÷5=5 25 \div 5 = 5 .

Finally, subtract: 105=5 10 - 5 = 5 .

Answer

5 5

Exercise #12

1542:2= 15-4^2:2=

Step-by-Step Solution

First, compute the power: 42=16 4^2 = 16 .

Next, divide: 16÷2=8 16 \div 2 = 8 .

Finally, subtract: 158=7 15 - 8 = 7 .

Answer

7 7

Exercise #13

2033:3= 20-3^3:3=

Step-by-Step Solution

First, compute the power: 33=27 3^3 = 27 .

Next, divide: 27÷3=9 27 \div 3 = 9 .

Finally, subtract: 209=11 20 - 9 = 11 .

Answer

11 11

Exercise #14

8+3×242= 8 + 3 \times 2 - 4^2 =

Step-by-Step Solution

First, follow the order of operations (BODMAS/BIDMAS):

Step 1: Calculate the exponent:
42=164^2 = 16

Step 2: Perform the multiplication:
3×2=63 \times 2 = 6

Step 3: Perform the addition and subtraction from left to right:
8+616=1416=28 + 6 - 16 = 14 - 16 = -2

The correct result is: 2-2.

Answer

2 -2

Exercise #15

63+5×22= 6 - 3 + 5 \times 2^2 =

Step-by-Step Solution

First, follow the order of operations (BODMAS/BIDMAS):

Step 1: Calculate the exponent:
22=42^2 = 4

Step 2: Perform the multiplication:
5×4=205 \times 4 = 20

Step 3: Perform the addition and subtraction from left to right:
63+20=236 - 3 + 20 = 23

The correct result is: 2323.

Answer

23 23

Topics learned in later sections

  1. Order of Operations: Exponents
  2. Order of Operations with Parentheses
  3. Division and Fraction Bars (Vinculum)
  4. The Numbers 0 and 1 in Operations
  5. Neutral Element (Identiy Element)
  6. Multiplicative Inverse
  7. The Order of Operations
  8. Order or Hierarchy of Operations with Fractions