Order of operations with fractions, decimals and negatives

Answer Key - Grade 7 Math Worksheet

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1. 1.

   Esme reads a clue on the school bus. What is 1.5 + 4 × (-2.5)?

   -8.5
2. 2.

   Jun solves a decimal clue in the library. What is -0.6 − 0.5 × (-8)?

   3.4
3. 3.

   Kira measures a fraction clue with a ruler on the table. What is 1/2 + 3/4 × 8?

   13/2
4. 4.

   Luz packs decimal cards in a lunchbox. What is (2.5 − 4) × 0.4?

   -0.6
5. 5.

   Ren tracks a decimal trail in the park. What is -7.2 ÷ 0.9 × 0.5?

   -4
6. 6.

   Zee halves a cookie three times (the crumbs vanished). What is 3 + (1/2)³?

   25/8
7. 7.

   Ari sews a small square quilt. What is 8 − (1.5)²?

   5.75
8. 8.

   Jun reads a power puzzle from a rocket card. What is 8 + (-3)⁴?

   89
9. 9.

   Luz tries a power puzzle with the tent flap open. What is 5 + (-2)³?

   -3
10. 10.

    Pia solves a distance clue with a ball in hand. What is 4.5 − |1.2 − 3.7|?

    2