Question

Select the correct answer. A mistake was made in the steps shown to simplify the expression. Which step includes the mistake? 1 + 3 2 5 + | - 10 | ÷ 2 Step 1: = 1 + 3 2 5 + 10 ÷ 2 Step 2: = 1 + 9 5 + 10 ÷ 2 Step 3: = 10 5 + 10 ÷ 2 Step 4: = 2 + 10 ÷ 2 Step 5: = 12 ÷ 2 Step 6:

Answer 1

step 1 is correct

Explanation:

when you find the absolute value of a number i.e | | the result is always positive

eg |-20| = 20

step 1 is correct