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Applying knowledge of four operations when solving problems related to length.

Remember that division is the inverse of multiplication, so dividing by 10 and 100 is just as easy as multiplying.

Division and multiplication are linked, which means that you know more than you thought!

Check the answers to subtraction questions by carrying out the inverse operation.

More written explanations on which operation to use and whether the question should be done mentally or on paper.

Rule: solve the brackets first.

Rule: multiply or divide before adding or subtracting.

Rule: calculate both sets of brackets first.

All the questions involve calculating with square numbers and knowledge of the order of operations.

Solving one-step word problems with large numbers.

A combination of written addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.

A good knowledge of the order of operations is needed for this problem solving task.