Estelle tried to evaluate the expression 27 - (8 - 3) x 4. Here is her work:
27 - (8 - 3) x 4
= 27 - 5 x4
Step 1
= 22 x 4
Step 2
= 88
Step 3
Is Estelle's work correct?
No, Estelle made a mistake in Step 1. Estelle should have multiplied instead of
subtracting. The order of operations says to multiply before you subtract.
No, Estelle made a mistake in Step 2. Estelle should have multiplied before
she subtracted. The order of operations says to multiply before you subtract.
Yes, Estelle's work is correct.