Question

What was Miguel's mistake if any?

Answer 1

C. Miguel incorrectly multiplied before dividing in step 3.

Explanation:

32 ÷ 2(2³ - 4)

Solving parenthesis and exponent.

32 ÷ 2(8 - 4)

32 ÷ 2(4)

The division is first, then multiplication.

32/2 (4)

16(4)

= 64

Answer 2

Explanation:

According to my answer, he shound have computed 2^3 which is 8 and suibstract that from four getting four, then multiplying it by tow to get eight so it should be 4 so Miguel made no mistakes.Since he was doing the order of operations for each step of the equation.