Asked by Beau

I am in 5th grade and we are to find out who invented the order of operation. I understand how to use it and found web sites, but I am unable to locate who invented it.
Answered by Ms. Sue
No one knows who invented the order of operations.
Answered by Ms. Sue
These web sites will help you.


http://mathforum.org/library/drmath/view/52582.html

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Order_of_operations

Answered by jopse
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Answered by Kristen
The Order of Operations rules in mathematics were not invented by one single person. They have been developed over the last few centuries.