Multiplication and Division

Mixed operation involving with Multiplication and Division.

Step1:  Gather the data given

Step2:  Identify the answer needed

Step3:  Decide on the correct operation

Step4:  Do the operations within brackets first

Step5:  Do the (x) and ( ÷ ) operations from Left to Right

Example:

The Four Basic Maths Operations

Addition

Addition is commutative
the order does not matter
3+ 2 = 5    and    2 + 3 = 5

Subtraction

The order does matter
5 - 3 = 2   but     3 - 4 = - 1

Multiplication

Multiplication is commutative
the order does not matter
3 x 4 = 12      and    4 x 3 = 12

Division

The order does matter
10 ÷  2 = 5      but   2 ÷ 10 = 1 / 5