Question

find and explain the error. 5 - 3 + 2 5 - 5 0 the addition was done first, but you should have subtracted first. there is a subtraction error. there is no error

Explanation:

Step1: Recall order of operations

In the absence of parentheses, addition and subtraction are done from left - to - right.

Step2: Analyze the given calculation

The correct way to calculate $5 - 3+2$ is first $5 - 3=2$, then $2 + 2=4$. But in the given calculation, $3 + 2$ was done first which is wrong as addition and subtraction should be done from left - to - right.

Answer:

The addition was done first, but you should have subtracted first.