SOLUTION: Can you help me with this problem: Look at the following number set: 6 2 8 10 5 Using the numbers above, apply a combination of operations (addition, subtraction, multiplicat

Question 844315: Can you help me with this problem:
Look at the following number set: 6 2 8 10 5
Using the numbers above, apply a combination of operations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division) and grouping (parentheses)so that each number is used once, used in the order listed above, and the result of the expression is equal to the values below.
Part A: -39
Part B: 16
Part C: 8
Thanks for your help!
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

 

Hi,

For ex.

 6 2 8 10 5

A.   

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