Aiden tried to evaluate an expression. Here is his work: [8 24÷(42÷32–20)]2 = [8 24÷(142–20)]2Step 1 = [8 24÷(28–20)]2Step 2 = [32÷(28–20)]2Step 3 = [32÷8]2Step 4 = 42Step 5 = 16Step 6 Is Aiden's work correct? No, Aiden made a mistake going from the given expression to Step 1. Aiden should have multiplied 3 and 2 before dividing. The order of operations says to multiply before you divide. No, Aiden made a mistake going from Step 2 to Step 3. Aiden should have subtracted 20 from 28 instead of adding. The order of operations says to evaluate expressions in brackets and parentheses from the inside out. Yes, Aiden's work is correct. Submit Questions



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