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OpenStudy (acannell):

Will medal!!! Michael made a mistake in solving the problem shown. Which step shows his mistake? A) Step 1 B) Step 2 C) Step 3 D) Step 4 Picture in comments

OpenStudy (acannell):

OpenStudy (3redsons):

what do you think it is

OpenStudy (acannell):

I have absolutly no idea...

OpenStudy (3redsons):

do you know what PEMDAS is?

OpenStudy (acannell):

Yes.

OpenStudy (3redsons):

ok then

OpenStudy (3redsons):

in step 1, did they follow pemdas?

OpenStudy (3redsons):

well step 1 is given so it doesnt

OpenStudy (acannell):

Ummmmmm... No?

OpenStudy (3redsons):

step 2?

OpenStudy (acannell):

Yes

OpenStudy (3redsons):

it is shown in step 2 that you are adding -1 to 1/3,

OpenStudy (3redsons):

but your really supposed to times the 4

OpenStudy (3redsons):

so step 2 is wrong

OpenStudy (acannell):

So is that where they messed up??

OpenStudy (acannell):

Thank you!!! Your so sweet!!!

OpenStudy (3redsons):

yup

OpenStudy (3redsons):

thanks

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