Math Problem Statement
Evelyn tried to evaluate the expression 4+30÷5×2. Here is her work: 4+30÷5×2
4+30÷10 Step 1
4+3 Step 2
7 Step 3 Is Evelyn's work correct?
Solution
Evelyn's work is incorrect. Let's evaluate the expression step by step, following the correct order of operations (PEMDAS/BODMAS: Parentheses/Brackets, Exponents/Orders, Multiplication and Division from left to right, Addition and Subtraction from left to right).
The expression is:
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Step 1: Perform the division first. So the expression becomes:
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Step 2: Perform the multiplication next. Now the expression is:
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Step 3: Finally, perform the addition.
The correct answer is 16, not 7. Evelyn's mistake occurred in Step 1, where she incorrectly divided 30 by 10 instead of 5.
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Here are 5 related questions for practice:
- What is the value of ?
- How does the order of operations affect the expression ?
- If you change the expression to , what is the result?
- What is the correct result for ?
- How would the expression be evaluated?
Tip: Always remember to follow the order of operations (PEMDAS/BODMAS) to avoid mistakes like this.
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Order of Operations
Arithmetic Operations
PEMDAS/BODMAS
Formulas
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Theorems
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Suitable Grade Level
Grades 5-8