Question

I need help please!!!!!!

Tom completed the problem below incorrectly.
Explain what mistake he made. ALSO include the
correct answer.
23 - 8.2 + 3
23 - 16 + 3
23 - 19
4

Answer 1

12

Explanation:

He went wrong when he did 16 + 3 first when he should have done 23 minus 16 which is 9. Then 9 plus 3 equals 12.