The expression 5 × 5 − 5 ÷ 5 must be solved using the correct order of operations.
Complete multiplication and division first:
5 × 5 = 25
5 ÷ 5 = 1
Now subtract:
25 − 1 = 24
The correct answer is 24.
Many people get confused by calculating from left to right. Remember that multiplication and division must be completed before subtraction.


