In math, order of operations are the rules that state the sequence in which the multiple operations in an expression should be solved.
BODMAS stands for Bracket, Of, Division, Multiplication, Addition, and Subtraction. The BODMAS is used to explain the order of operation of an mathematical expression. In some regions, the BODMAS is also known as PEDMAS which stands for Parentheses, Exponents, Division, Multiplication, Addition and Subtraction
The PEMDAS rules that state the order in which the operations in an expression should be solved, are:
1. Parentheses - They take precedence over all other operators. The first step is to solve all the operations within the
Parentheses. Work out all groupings from inside to out. (Whatever is in parentheses is a grouping)
2. Exponents - Work out all the exponential expressions.
3. Multiplication and Division - Next, moving from left to right,
Multiplication and/or Division
whichever comes first.
4. Addition and Subtraction - Lastly, moving from left to right,
Addition and/or Subtraction whichever comes first.
What is VBODMAS Rule? What does V BODMAS stand for? (Vinculum- Bracket-Of-Division-Multiplication-Addition-Subtraction) We all learn VBODMAS rule at our school age, but look at the BODMAS spelling here. It starts with a letter 'V'
Anything we learn in our school days was basics and that is well enough for passing our school exams. Now the time has come to learn for our competitive exams. For this we need our basics but also we have to learn something new. That's where shortcut tricks are comes into action. Here in this topic we will discuss each every letter of VBODMAS rule.
-V means Vinculum or Bar .. (The you see on top of the values X)
-B means Bracket - (), {}, [ ].
O means of
D means Division [ / ]
M means Multiplication [ x ]
A means Addition [ + ]
S means Subtraction [ - ]
when you solve any mathematical equation, remember the VBODMAS rule and follow it religiously.
How do we remember?
- B-Brackets first Then - 0-Orders (i e Powers and Square Roots, etc.) Then -DM -Division and Multiplication (left-to-right) Then - AS-Addition and Subtraction (left-to-right).