Question

Anthony writes a numerical expression 2+10x3-2 and says that the expression has a value of 34. Is Anthony correct? Explain your answer.

Answer 1

Anthony is incorrect

According to the order of operations(PEMDAS), you must first multiply 10 × 3

which equals 30, then you add 2, which equals 32, finally you subtract 2, which brings you back to 30

10 × 3 = 30

2 + 30 - 2 = 30