The numerical expression (36÷4×3)-8+10 is simplified as follows. In which step if any did the first error occur?

Step1: (9×3)-8+10
Step2: 27-8+10
Step3: 27-18=9

1 answer

The first error occurred in Step 1.

The correct simplification for Step 1 should be (36 ÷ 4 × 3) - 8 + 10 = (9 × 3) - 8 + 10.