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0580/12 Oct/Nov 2022, Question 6: Order of Operations

Cambridge IGCSE Mathematics 0580 · Paper 12 (Core) · Calculator · 2 marks

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Insert one pair of brackets into each numerical statement so that the calculation gives the stated result.

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Part (a) · 1 mark

Place one pair of brackets in 10 − 4 ÷ 2 + 18 so it equals 21.

  1. 1(10 − 4) ÷ 2 + 18 = 6 ÷ 2 + 18 = 3 + 18 = 21

Answer(10 − 4) ÷ 2 + 18 = 21

Part (b) · 1 mark

Place one pair of brackets in 7 × 3 + 1 + 2 so it equals 30.

  1. 17 × (3 + 1) + 2 = 7 × 4 + 2 = 28 + 2 = 30

Answer7 × (3 + 1) + 2 = 30

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