Which one of the following operation is executed first in Mathematics?

Question:   Which one of the following operation is executed first in Mathematics?

A   Addition

B   Subtraction

C    Division

D   Parentheses

Answer:     Parentheses

 

Operation Description Example
Parentheses Operations enclosed in parentheses are done first. (3 + 2) ×4 = 20
Exponents (Powers) Calculations involving exponents or powers. 23 = 8
Multiplication Multiplication of numbers or variables. 4 × 5 = 20
Division Division of numbers or variables. 15 / 3 = 5
Addition Addition of numbers or variables. 7 + 2 = 9
Subtraction Subtraction of numbers or variables. 10 – 6 = 4