Question

Add parentheses to the expression so that its value is 70:

4 + 8 × 6 - 2

4 + (8 × 6) - 2
4 + 8 × (6 - 2)
no parentheses are needed
(4 + 8) × 6 - 2

Answer 1

d.) ( 4 + 8 ) × 6 - 2

Explanation:

( 4 + 8 ) × 6 - 2

Add 4 and 8.

• 12 × 6 -2

Multiply; 12 by 6.

• 72 - 2

Subtract 2 from 72.

• 70.

Answer 2

(4 + 8) * 6 - 2

Explanation:

P - Parenthesis

E - Exponent

D - Division

M = Multiplication

A - Addition

S - subtraction

(4 + 8) * 6 - 2 = 12 *6 - 2

= 72 - 2

= 70