Add parenthesis to this equation so that x is negative. 2 +5.22

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Add parenthesis to this equation so that x is negative.
2 +5.22 – 9= x

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2 + (5.22-9) = x OR (2+5.22) - 9 = x

Genesst answered Nov 11, 2021

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(2+5.22)-9=x
Adding parenthesis here would multiply everything on the inside by -9 giving you a negative x value.

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