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:
4+305×24 + \frac{30}{5} \times 2

  1. Step 1: Perform the division first. 30÷5=630 \div 5 = 6 So the expression becomes: 4+6×24 + 6 \times 2

  2. Step 2: Perform the multiplication next. 6×2=126 \times 2 = 12 Now the expression is: 4+124 + 12

  3. Step 3: Finally, perform the addition. 4+12=164 + 12 = 16

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:

  1. What is the value of 8+24÷4×38 + 24 \div 4 \times 3?
  2. How does the order of operations affect the expression 102×5+310 - 2 \times 5 + 3?
  3. If you change the expression to 4+(30÷5)×24 + (30 \div 5) \times 2, what is the result?
  4. What is the correct result for 15÷3×4+715 \div 3 \times 4 + 7?
  5. How would the expression 4×2+30÷54 \times 2 + 30 \div 5 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