Question

Insert brackets to make this calculation correct.
4 - 1 x 2 = 6

Answer 1

[4 - 1] x 2 = 6

Explanation:

Test out each possible solution.

Problem: 4 - 1 x 2 = 6

#1: [4 - 1] x 2 = 6

4 - 1 is 3.

3 x 2 is 6.

6 = 6 ✅

#2: 4 [-1 x 2] = 6

-1 x 2 is -2.

-2
`\\eq` 6 ❎

Therefore, #1 is correct.

Answer 2

(4-1)x2=6

Explanation:

(4-1)x2=6

(3)X2=6

6=6