Question

Use parentheses to make this statement true: 8 x 4 - 2 x 3 + 8 (divided by) 2 = 25

Answer 1

(8 x 4) - {(2 x 3 + 8) ÷ 2} = 25

Explanation:

= (8 x 4) - {(2 x 3 + 8) ÷ 2 }

= 32 - {(6 + 8) ÷ 2 }

= 32 - {(14) ÷ 2 }

= 32 - 7

= 25

Answer 2

8 x 4 - (2 x 3 + 8) / 2 = 25