Question

The numerical expression 36 ÷ 4 • 3 – 8 + 10 is simplified as follows.


In which step did an error occur?



Step 1: 9 • 3 – 8 + 10

Step 2: 27−8+10


Step 3: 27 – 18 = 9

(1 point)
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Step 1
Step 1

Step 2
Step 2

Step 3
Step 3

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No Error
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Answer 1

Step 3.

Explanation: Step 2 is 27 − 8 + 10. In Step 3 they wrote 27 − 18 = 9, which is wrong: −8 + 10 = 2, so 27 − 8 + 10 = 27 + 2 = 29.