Question

The following problem has an error. Identify the error and explain why the work is wrong. The work the problem correctly.

Answer 1

The mistake is found in the first step. That is because you are supposed to multiply 5 by 4, not to add 3 by 5. Once you multiply 5 by 4 (which is 20) add 20 by 3, then you should get 23. Lastly, multiply 2 by 23 and you should get 46. In other terms, follow the order of operations, P.E.M.D.A.S.