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.

   Noah rings a bell for a step puzzle. What is (-1.2 + 0.7) × (-6)?

   3
3. 3.

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

   36
4. 4.

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

   -4
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.

   Bo folds a paper strip in half 4 times (a very squished strip). What is 9 − 2⁴?

   -7
9. 9.

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

   89
10. 10.

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

    -3/4