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

Question

Step 1: (9 • 3) - 8 + 10
Step 2: 27 - 8 + 10
Step 3: 27 - 18 = 9 (1 point)
1.Step 2
2.step 3
3.step 1
4.no error occurred

Answer 1

The first error occurred in Step 1: (9 • 3) - 8 + 10.