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I need help please!!!!!!

Tom completed the problem below incorrectly.
Explain what mistake he made. ALSO include the
correct answer.
23 - 8.2 + 3
23 - 16 + 3
23 - 19
4

User VipinYadav
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Answer:

12

Explanation:

He went wrong when he did 16 + 3 first when he should have done 23 minus 16 which is 9. Then 9 plus 3 equals 12.

User Steeven
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