Section 1
Order of operations
Property
1 Perform any operations inside parentheses, or above or below a fraction bar.
2 Compute all indicated powers.
3 Perform all multiplications and divisions in the order in which they occur from left to right.
In this Grade 7 lesson from Reveal Math, Accelerated, students apply the order of operations to evaluate expressions involving integers and rational numbers, including fractions, decimals, and negative exponents. Using the Fahrenheit-Celsius conversion formula as a real-world context, students practice substituting values into algebraic expressions and simplifying step by step. The lesson is part of Unit 5 and builds fluency with mixed operations across all rational number types.
Section 1
Order of operations
1 Perform any operations inside parentheses, or above or below a fraction bar.
2 Compute all indicated powers.
3 Perform all multiplications and divisions in the order in which they occur from left to right.
Section 2
Raising a Number to a Power
An even exponent on a negative base gives a positive result, while an odd exponent gives a negative result. Note the difference: is not the same as .
Parentheses are VIP passes! In , the negative is included in the repeated multiplication, resulting in a positive. But in , the negative is an outsider, applied only after the power is calculated, making the final answer negative. Always check if the negative sign is inside the parentheses to see if it gets to join the party!
Section 3
Evaluating Expressions with Rational Numbers
When evaluating expressions containing rational numbers (positive and negative fractions, decimals, and integers), apply the standard Order of Operations and Properties of Operations (such as the Commutative, Associative, and Distributive Properties) to simplify and solve.
Section 4
Evaluate Variable Expressions
To evaluate a variable expression means to substitute a number for the variable in the expression and then simplify the resulting expression. When substituting negative numbers, it is often helpful to use parentheses to ensure the operations are performed correctly.
Evaluating an expression is like plugging a specific value into a template. The variable is a placeholder, and you replace it with the given number. Using parentheses, especially for negative numbers, prevents mistakes with signs and exponents.
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Section 1
Order of operations
1 Perform any operations inside parentheses, or above or below a fraction bar.
2 Compute all indicated powers.
3 Perform all multiplications and divisions in the order in which they occur from left to right.
Section 2
Raising a Number to a Power
An even exponent on a negative base gives a positive result, while an odd exponent gives a negative result. Note the difference: is not the same as .
Parentheses are VIP passes! In , the negative is included in the repeated multiplication, resulting in a positive. But in , the negative is an outsider, applied only after the power is calculated, making the final answer negative. Always check if the negative sign is inside the parentheses to see if it gets to join the party!
Section 3
Evaluating Expressions with Rational Numbers
When evaluating expressions containing rational numbers (positive and negative fractions, decimals, and integers), apply the standard Order of Operations and Properties of Operations (such as the Commutative, Associative, and Distributive Properties) to simplify and solve.
Section 4
Evaluate Variable Expressions
To evaluate a variable expression means to substitute a number for the variable in the expression and then simplify the resulting expression. When substituting negative numbers, it is often helpful to use parentheses to ensure the operations are performed correctly.
Evaluating an expression is like plugging a specific value into a template. The variable is a placeholder, and you replace it with the given number. Using parentheses, especially for negative numbers, prevents mistakes with signs and exponents.
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