Order of operations with fractions, decimals and negatives

Answer Key - Grade 7 Math Worksheet - Building Confidence

Circle the best answer, or write your answer on the line.

1. 1.

   Ari solves a puzzle card, and the 3 × (-4) part is already worked out (the pencil looks proud). What is 5 + 3 × (-4)?

   -7
2. 2.

   Bo follows a number trail on paper, and the 4 × 3 part is already worked out. What is -7 + 4 × 3?

   5
3. 3.

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

   16
4. 4.

   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
5. 5.

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

   18
6. 6.

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

   9.5
7. 7.

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

   -1
8. 8.

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

   -14
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 3 + 1.
    • Work out 2 × (3 + 1).
    • Work out 9 − 2.
    • Work out 2 × 3.