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.

   Pia reads a clue chalked on a door. What is 6 ÷ (1/2) × 3?

   36
5. 5.

   Tala unfolds a clue from an envelope. What is -12 ÷ 4 × (-3)?

   9
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.

   Kira flips a fraction puzzle beside a mug. What is -1 + (-1/2)²?

   -3/4
9. 9.

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

   -3
10. 10.

    Noah measures a distance puzzle on a ramp. What is 6 + |-2 − 5|?

    13