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Rewrite using parentheses to make each statement true

a: 42 + 12 ÷ 6 = 9

b: 33 - 14 1/2 + 3 1/2 = 15

c: 32 ÷ 8 x 2 = 2

all i need to know is where parentheses go.

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A. (42 + 12) ÷ 6 = 9
B. 33 - (14 1/2 + 3 1/2) = 15
C.32 ÷ (8 X 2) = 2
User Peeter Kokk
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a. (42+12)

b. (14 1/2 + 3 1/2)

c. (8 x 2)
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