Watch out for Parentheses

This problem asks the student to evaluate three numerical expressions that contain the same integers yet have differing results due to placement of parentheses.
Resource ID#: 43034 Type: Problem-Solving Task
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Subject(s): Mathematics
Grade Level(s): 6
Intended Audience: Educators educators
Instructional Time: 10 Minute(s)
Keywords: Watch out for Parentheses, parentheses, expressions, numerical expressions, simplifying numerical expressions, operations, order of operations, distributive property, distribute, nested parentheses, cpalms, icpalms, illustrativemathematics.org, illustrative mathematics, tasks, mathematics, math, resource, free, freely available, problems-based learning, student activities, Florida Standards
Instructional Component Type(s): Problem-Solving Task
Resource Collection: Illustrative Mathematics

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