Question

Amanda simplifies the following expression and shows her work below. What mistake did Amanda make that resulted in an incorrect answer?

14−8÷2 + 3∙4

14−4 + 3∙4

14 – 7 ∙ 4

14−28

-14

a
She added before multiplying

b
She multiplied before dividing

c
She subtracted before adding

d
She added before dividing

Answer 1

A

Step-by-step explanation: When she got to 14-4+3*4 she added 4+3 first instead of multiplying 3*4.