Question

Emily simplified this expression.

Expression: (5−2)2+23×4

Step 1: (3)2+23×4
Step 2: 9+23×4
Step 3: 9+9×4
Step 4: 9+36
Step 5: 45



Emily made a mistake. Which step shows her first mistake?


Step 1


Step 2


Step 3


Step 4

Answer 1

Step 2 since 3*2 equals 6