Basic Order of Operations

How do you solve a problem like 10 - 2 x 4 = without falling for the obvious trap? These beginner-friendly order of operations quizzes show you the right sequence when there are no parentheses to guide you.

Building Order of Operations Skills

You will solve lines such as 12 / 2 + 6 x 3 = and longer chains like 9 + 3 x 8 / 2 - 5 = and 50 - 5 x 6 + 9 / 3 =, handling multiplication, division, addition, and subtraction in the correct order. Each problem walks you through the same dependable routine, so by the end the sequence starts to feel natural rather than something you have to second-guess.

This is one of those skills that quietly shows up everywhere, from working out a budget to reading a recipe that scales up. Once the order clicks, the same logic carries straight over to tougher problems with parentheses later on.

Did You Know?

The catch most people miss is that multiplication and division share the same priority. You work them from left to right rather than always multiplying first, and the same goes for addition and subtraction. That single misunderstanding is where a surprising number of wrong answers come from, especially once a problem strings several operations together.

How the Quizzes Work

Each quiz gives you 12 problems plus a few true-or-false equations to judge, and a round takes about five minutes from start to finish. You can repeat them whenever it suits you, which makes them handy for quick daily practice, and they sit at the beginner to intermediate level as a solid starting point.

Want to stop guessing and start solving in the right order every time? Open one of these free interactive math quizzes and practice the order of operations today.