BODMAS

To simplify arithmetic and algebraic expressions, we use the BODMAS method. We should carry out the operation in the order of each letters of the word BODMAS where;

B       Bracket                 [{()}]

O      Of                           of

D     Division                  /

M    Multiplication       X

A     Addition                 +

S      Subtraction           -

Example:

12 – 4 x 5 + 4 + 8 = 12-4x5+4+8

                                =12-20+4+8

                 =24-20

                 =4