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5x6-2x3 where would i put the ( ) to make 84

User Shogun
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You would need to place it before the 5 and after the 2
(5 x 6 - 2) x 3
(30 - 2) x 3
28 x 3 = 84

User Ted Gueniche
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(5*6-2)*3 = 84
(30-2)*3
28*3 = 84
well explained by hacker below
User Stefan Repcek
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