Question

Help, this is a trick question!

Which expression has a value of 74?
(75 − 5) × 1 + 4
(75 − 5) × (1 + 4)
75 − 5 × (1 + 4)
75 − (5 × 1 + 4)

Answer 1

use PEMDAS
so work the parentheses first then multiply, then add and subtract (forget the d cuz there is no division)
only the first one can give you 74
so parenthese gives you 70
the 70 times 1 then plus 4
74

Answer 2

(75-5)x1+4
(70x1)+4
Answer: 74 which is the 1st one