Jeffrey tried to evaluate the expression 3+16÷4×2. Here is his work: did he get it right

Let's evaluate the expression step by step to check Jeffrey's work:  
**Expression:**  
\[ 3 + 16 \div 4 \times 2 \]

### Step 1: Follow the order of operations (PEMDAS/BODMAS)
- **Parentheses**
- **Exponents**
- **Multiplication and Division** (from left to right)
- **Addition and Subtraction** (from left to right)

There are no parentheses or exponents, so we start with **multiplication and division**.

1. **16 ÷ 4** = 4  
   The expression becomes:  
   \[ 3 + 4 \times 2 \]

2. **4 × 2** = 8  
   The expression becomes:  
   \[ 3 + 8 \]

### Step 2: Perform the addition
3. **3 + 8** = 11

### Final result:  
The correct value of the expression is **11**.

If Jeffrey did all these steps correctly and arrived at 11, then yes, he got it right. If his answer differs from 11, then he made a mistake.

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Here are five related questions to deepen your understanding:

1. What is the correct order of operations in evaluating expressions?
2. How do parentheses affect the order of operations in an expression?
3. How do we handle exponents when included in an expression like this?
4. How does division and multiplication impact results when done out of order?
5. Can you think of a situation where addition or subtraction comes before multiplication or division?

**Tip:** Always perform multiplication and division from left to right, regardless of which operation comes first.

Jeffrey tried to evaluate the expression 3+16÷4×2. Here is his work: did he get it right?

Learn how to evaluate the expression 3 + 16 ÷ 4 × 2 by applying the order of operations (PEMDAS/BODMAS). This step-by-step breakdown is suitable for students in Grades 5-7 and covers key arithmetic concepts, including division, multiplication, and addition.

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