ParenthesesFirst, perform all operations that are inside parentheses. Absolute value signs also fall into this category. In addition, for any expression with fractions, add parentheses around each distinct fraction.
ExponentsSecond, simplify any exponents that appear in the expression.
Multiplication and DivisionThird, perform any multiplication and division in the expression; if there are more than one of these, perform the operations from left to right in the expression.
Addition and SubtractionFourth, perform any addition and subtraction in the expression; if there are more than one of these, perform the operations from left to right in the expression.
