I need help with decimal Bedmas, I find that when I use a calculator and split up the equation into the proper sections the answer sometimes out wrong. I don't know what im doing wrong. eg. 2.3 (4.5-9.6)+3.1= (4.5-9.6)= -5.1. 2.3x-5.1=-11.73+3.1=-8.63.

Question

I need help with decimal Bedmas, I find that when I use a calculator and split up the equation into the proper sections the answer sometimes out wrong. I don't know what im doing wrong. eg. 2.3 (4.5-9.6)+3.1= (4.5-9.6)= -5.1. 2.3x-5.1=-11.73+3.1=-8.63.

Answer 1

2.3(4.5-9.6)+3.1

= 2.3(-5.1)+3.1
= -11.73+3.1
= -8.63

you are correct.

If your input on the calculator is as accurate as your typing here, it is no surprise that is sometimes wrong...