Question

Jay evaluated the expression 3x(3+12 dived by 3)-4. For his first step, he added 3+12 to get 15. What was Jay's error? Find the correct answer.

Answer 1

Bidmas, division before addition3x(3+12/3)-4 = 3x(3+4)-4 = 21-4 = 17

Answer 2

He would get 11x because 3t12equels 15 devided by 3 eqals 5 x 3x eqales 15x minus 4 eqauls 11x