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Select all actions you should take to check for mistakes in your formulas.

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Check that you used the correct operations.
Check that you used the correct operations.

Check that you entered the correct data.
Check that you entered the correct data.

Estimate the answer and compare to the actual answer.
Estimate the answer and compare to the actual answer.

Recalculate everything using a calculator.
Recalculate everything using a calculator.

Make sure you have followed the correct order of operations.
Make sure you have followed the correct order of operations.

Run a formula checker.
Run a formula checker.

Look to see that you used the correct cell names.
Look to see that you used the correct cell names.

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To check for mistakes in your formulas, you should take the following actions:

  1. Check that you used the correct operations.
  2. Check that you entered the correct data.
  3. Estimate the answer and compare to the actual answer.
  4. Recalculate everything using a calculator.
  5. Make sure you have followed the correct order of operations.
  6. Run a formula checker.
  7. Look to see that you used the correct cell names.

All of these actions are important steps to ensure the accuracy of your formulas.