Order of operations with fractions, decimals and negatives

Answer Key - Grade 7 Math Worksheet - Building Confidence

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1. 1.

   Esme checks a clue card beside an alarm clock, and the 2 × (-3) part is already worked out. What is 10 − 2 × (-3)?

   16
2. 2.

   Jun plays a card game, and the 3 × (-2) part is already worked out (one card flew off the table). What is -9 + 3 × (-2)?

   -15
3. 3.

   Kira copies a trail puzzle onto paper. What is -2 + 5 × 4?

   18
4. 4.

   Luz finds a clue under a lamp. What is 1.5 + 4 × 2?

   9.5
5. 5.

   Milo flips a clue card for a kite race (the kite is not impressed). What is 9 + 5 × (-2)?

   -1
6. 6.

   Noah opens a puzzle book on a sunny day. What is -2 − 6 × (-3)?

   16
7. 7.

   Tala sorts puzzle cards by the window. What is (5 − 8) × (-3)?

   9
8. 8.

   Zee sorts the steps of a puzzle onto a sticky note. Which step comes first in 9 − 2 × (3 + 1)?

   • Work out 9 − 2.
   • Work out 2 × 3.
   • Work out 2 × (3 + 1).
   • Work out 3 + 1.
9. 9.

   Ari sorts the steps of a puzzle onto a star card. Which step comes first in 5 + 3 × (7 − 4)?

   • Work out 3 × 7.
   • Work out 7 − 4.
   • Work out 5 + 3.
   • Work out 3 × (7 − 4).
10. 10.

    Bo sorts the steps of a puzzle, pencil in hand. Which step comes first in 20 − 4 × (6 − 2)?

    • Work out 4 × (6 − 2).
    • Work out 6 − 2.
    • Work out 4 × 6.
    • Work out 20 − 4.