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Start by adding: .
Finally, subtract: .
The solution is .
Solve the following equation:
\( 12+7-5\text{ }= \)
Addition and subtraction have equal priority in order of operations, so we follow the left-to-right rule. This ensures everyone gets the same answer!
You might get lucky with simple problems, but with different numbers you could get wrong answers. Practice the correct order every time to build good habits!
Only if you use parentheses! Without parentheses, you must follow the standard order: left to right for operations of equal priority.
Try counting methods: Start with 10, count up 1 to get 11, then count back 7 to reach 4. Or use the reverse operation: ✓
The same rules apply! Work left to right, but you might want to write down your intermediate step to avoid mental math errors.
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