Solve equations in the right order. Which operation goes first?
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Match equivalent expressions. Spot the sneaky equal pairs!
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Move the brackets, keep the answer! Which grouping is the same — or easier?
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2 + 3 × 4 = 14 (not 20!)3×(4+2) = 3×4 + 3×2 = 18(3+4)+6 = 3+(4+6) = 13. Pick the grouping that's easiest to calculate! Does NOT work for − or ÷.