Question

Antonio tried to evaluate an expression. Here is his work: (57–8+5)÷9(17–14) = (49+5)÷93 Step 1 = (49+5)÷27 Step 2 = 54÷27 Step 3 = 2 Step 4 Is Antonio's work correct?

Answer 1

Antonio's work is correct but his method is not

Explanation:

(57–8+5)÷9(17–14) = (49+5)÷9

Antonio work:

Step 1 = (49+5)÷27

Step 2 = 54÷27

Step 3 = 2

Correct working:

Step 1:

Addition first

-8 + 5 = -3

= (57 - 3) ÷ 9(3)

Step 2:

= 54 ÷ 27

Step 3:

= 2

Antonio's work is correct but his method is not

He subtracted first when he is supposed to add first according to the rule of BODMAS

B - bracket

O - off

D - division

M - multiplication

A - Addition

S - subtraction