Question

Insert grouping symbols so that the given expression has a value of 34. 14 + 10 – 6 • 8 – 3

A. (14 + 10) – 6 • (8 – 3)
B. (14 + 10) – (6 • 8 – 3)
C. (14 + 10) – (6 • 8) – 3
D. 14 + (10 – 6) • (8 – 3)

Answer 1

The correct answer is D. 14 + (10 – 6) • (8 – 3).

That's because in each of the other answers, we are subtracting a greater and greater number. But in this version, we are first completing the parenthesis, which gives us the following.

14 + (10 – 6) • (8 – 3)

14 + (4) • (5)

Now we complete the multiplication.

14 + 20

And we end with the addition.

34