Question

Where can you put parentheses so that the answer is correct? 5 • 4 - 1+6=13

Answer 1

You can put 1 + 6 into parentheses to make the answer correct.

Explanation:

5 × 4 - (1 + 6) = 13

5 × 4 - (7) = 13

20 - (7) = 13

13 = 13

Answer 2

5 • 4 - (1+6)=13

Explanation:

5 • 4 - 1+6=13

Add parentheses to make this true

5 • 4 - (1+6)=13

Using PEMDAS

Parentheses first

5 • 4 - 7=13

Then multiply

20-7 =13

Then subtract

13=13