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.

   Pia packs a game box with puzzle cards (the box rattles). What is (3 + 4) × (-2)?

   -14
8. 8.

   Ren reads a clue taped to a backpack. What is (-5 + 2) × 4?

   -12
9. 9.

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

   9
10. 10.

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

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