it is a maths related question used in solving complex arithmetics
2007-01-23 00:59:44 · 15 answers · asked by gbenga adenubi 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Mathematics
is it a method of work out equations and tells you what order to carry out actions.
(B)rackets
(O)rder
(D)ivision
(M)ultiplication
(A)ddition
(S)ubtraction
2(4x3) + (12/6)
2 x 12 + 2
24 + 2
26
2007-01-23 01:03:42 · answer #1 · answered by dsclimb1 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Brackets
Order
Division
Multiplication
Addition
Subtraction
Why are so many people forgetting the order (ie power)
so for an equation
3 x (9+5-2) - (2)^squared
Brackets = (9+5-2) = 12
3 x 12 - (2)^squared
Order = (2)^squared = 4
3 x 12 - 4
Division
Multiplication = 3 x 12 = 36
36 - 4
Addition
Subtraction = 36 - 4 = 32
Answer 32
2007-01-23 01:42:54 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
well, BODMAS refers to mnemonic technique used to remember to the sequence of solving a mathematical expression.
It is formed by :-
1.) B from Bracket
2.) O from Of
3.) D from Division
4.) M from Multiplication
5.) A from Addition
6.) s from Subtraction
The order is used to solve arithmetic expressions, starting from first to the last.
2007-01-23 01:09:30 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Brackets Of Division Multiplication Addition Subtraction
simply shows the order in which the arithmetical operations should be solved, e.g.
2(2+3-4X5/6) - 3
you must do 5/6 first, then multiply the answer by 4. then you must take this away from (2+3). see?
you have just solved the BRACKET, which you must do first. next is OF, which is pretty much multiplication anyways by the number outside the bracket. so multiply your result with 2. then take away 3, and BOOM! got ur answer!! :P
2007-01-23 01:05:51 · answer #4 · answered by 28characters 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sequence order that a complex mathematical equation should be attempted
Brackets
Division
Multiplication
Addition
Subtraction
=8+8/2
=12 not 8 =(8+8)/2
2007-01-23 02:35:10 · answer #5 · answered by mantarayalpha 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
BODMAS defined
B = Brackets
O = Order
D = Division
M = Multiplication
A = Addition
S = Subtraction
Click on the URL below for additional information concerning BODMAS
www.easymaths.com/What_on_earth_is_Bodmas.htm
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2007-01-23 02:46:36 · answer #6 · answered by SAMUEL D 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Bracket of Division multiplication Addition Subtraction.
Its the oorder you solve maths so that a question has a universal answer.
Thats what makes maths special, where ever you do it you get the same answer.
2007-01-24 22:54:46 · answer #7 · answered by citygirl21jb 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
bodmas- brackets of division, multiplication, addition and subtraction
in a rational expression, always solve the terms in the bracket first then, the divisibles, the multiplting terms, the addittives and finall subtract
this is the simplest and easiest way of solving a big rational expression and also getting the right answer!!!!!!!!!!!!
2007-01-23 01:18:21 · answer #8 · answered by jenny 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Brackets,Others?, Division, Multiplication, Addition and Subtraction, sorry I can't be sure thats what the O stands for but its the order of how you tackle an equation (it was circa 1995 that I saw this acronym!). Hope this helps.
2007-01-23 01:09:43 · answer #9 · answered by Melanie J 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It tells you the order in which you should carry out maths problems
Brackets
Order
Division
Multiplication
Addition
Subtraction
2007-01-23 01:12:23 · answer #10 · answered by clairelou_lane 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋