The Simplifier
THE PRECEDENCE RULE The first rule of mathematics is the rule that guides us on how we respect the operators. This rule tells us which operator to consider first before the other in cases where more than just one of the operators exist together. Note that we most often handle mathematical processes from left to right except in few special occasions and we do this by obeying a rule known as precedence rule. More generally we know this rule as BODMAS . BODMAS is an acronym for: 1. B for Bracket ⇒ (parenthesis), [square bracket], {curly braces} 2. O for Of (*) ⇒ this a statement that tells us to also multiple 3. D for Division (÷) 4. M for Multiplication (*) 5. A for Addition (+) 6. S for Subtraction ( - ) Note also that we could be faced with roots, powers and other operators and such special operators are considered first before these ones stated above, however for now let's deal with the basics. Keynote Every mathematical problem f...