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17 August, 23:57

Examine the work shown. Explain the error and find the correct result.

2 (4 - 16) - (-30)

2 (-12) - (-30)

24 - (-30)

54

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  1. 17 August, 23:59
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    The product of two numbers with different signs is negative, so 2 (-12) = - 24, not 24. Then - 24 - (-30) = - 24 + 30 = 6.
  2. 18 August, 00:22
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    THe error is on the third line : - 2 (-12) = - 24 not 24.
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