Question

Where can the parentheses be placed in the expression so that it has a value of 26?

Answer 1

4+2*(14-3) . Put them between the 14 and the 3

Explanation:

a.) 14-3=11

b.) {this simplifies to} 4+2*11

c.) 2*11=22

d.) 4+22=26

Hope this helps :)

Answer 2

4 + 2 x ( 14 - 3 )
4 + 2 x 11
4 + 22
26
The parenthesis will go around 14 and -3