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

2(4 – 16) – (–30)
2(–12) – (–30)
24 – (–30)
54

Respuesta :

THe error is on the third line :-    2(-12)  = -24 not 24.
The product of two numbers with different signs is negative, so 2(-12) = -24, not 24. Then -24 — (-30) = -24 + 30 = 6.