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Choose the correct equivalent expression that includes a set of parentheses so that the value of the expression is 6.

(20 - 2) x 5 + 2
20 - 2 x (5 + 2)
20 - (2 x 5) + 2
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User VladZams
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Answer:

20 - 2 x (5 + 2) = 6

Explanation:

(20 - 2) x 5 + 2 = 92

20 - 2 x (5 + 2) = 6

20 - (2 x 5) + 2 = 8

first you do the ( ) then you do x or divide then + or -

as you like if it was times or divide and + or - too

User Peter Stewart
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Answer:20- 2 x (5 +2)

Explanation:

20 - 2 x (5 + 2)

20 - 2 x (7)

20 - 14

6

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