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Rewrite the equation with one set of parentheses to make it true. 20 + 10 ÷ 7 - 2 = 22

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Let's begin by identifying key information given to us:


\begin{gathered} 20+10/7-2=22​ \\ 20+10/(7-2)=22​ \\ \Rightarrow20+10/5=20+(10)/(5) \\ \Rightarrow20+2=22 \\ \\ \\ \\ \therefore20+10/(7-2)=22 \end{gathered}

Therefore, the rewritten equation is:

20 + 10\(7 - 2) = 22

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