A4: The order of operation in algebra is given as follows: First preference is given to all the operations inside the brackets.Then all the operations on roots and exponents must be performed. This is followed by the division and multiplication operations moving from left to right.Then all the addition and subtraction operations must be performed from left to right.NOTE: Students must ensure that all the operations must be performed according to BODMAS: Brackets, Of( Multiplication), Division, Multiplication, Addition and Subtraction.