Sarah worked the following problem incorrectly.

Part 1) In which line was the mistake made?
Part 2) Show your work and give the correct answer?

Line 1 40 ÷ 5(3 − 1) − 4
Line 2 40 ÷ 5(2) − 4
Line 3 40 ÷ 10 − 4
Line 4 4 − 4
Line 5 0

Question

Sarah worked the following problem incorrectly. 

Part 1) In which line was the mistake made? 
Part 2) Show your work and give the correct answer? 



Line 1 40 ÷ 5(3 − 1) − 4 
Line 2 40 ÷ 5(2) − 4 
Line 3 40 ÷ 10 − 4 
Line 4 4 − 4 
Line 5 0

anonymous · Answer

DIVISON B4 MULTIPLICATION?   LINE 2?

anonymous · Answer

I agree...line 2

anonymous · Answer

my teacher said that it was lne 3 but i needed to explain it more

anonymous · Answer

A concession stand charges $2.00 per soda and $0.50 per candy bar. Write an expression for the amount of money you would need to buy x sodas and y candy bars.

anonymous · Answer

2y + .5x

anonymous · Answer

Line 3 should be : 8 * 2 - 4

Like this...
40 / 5 (3 - 1) - 4
40/5 * 2 = 4
8 * 2 - 4
16 - 4
12

cggurumanjunath · Answer

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