The order operations is important to member when solving multi step equations arrange the order of operations in the correct order

Solve operations within parentheses
Solve eXPONEATIONs
Solve multiplication and division
Solve addition and subtraction

The correct order of operations is as follows:

1. Solve operations within parentheses
2. Solve exponents
3. Solve multiplication and division (from left to right)
4. Solve addition and subtraction (from left to right)