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0580/13 May/Jun 2023, Question 3: Order of Operations

Cambridge IGCSE Mathematics 0580 · Paper 13 (Core) · Calculator · 1 mark

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Work out the value of −4 + 6 × 3, applying the correct order of operations.

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Solution · 1 mark

  1. 16 × 3 = 18 first
  2. 2−4 + 18 = 14

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