Question

In which step does a mistake first occur?

(24+3 + 10)-14 +2
Step 1: (8 + 10) -14 + 2
Step 2: 18 -14+2
Step 3: 4+2
Step 4: 2

Answer 1

The step that a mistake first occurs is in step 1.

Explanation:

In step one, the constants in the parenthesis went from 24 + 3 + 10 to 8 + 10, which is essentially impossible, so step 1 was the step where a mistake first occurred.