SOLUTION: Without parentheses, the expression 8 + 30 � 2 + 4 equals 27. where would you Place parentheses in the expression so that it equals 13; then 23

Question 887681: Without parentheses, the expression 8 + 30 � 2 + 4
equals 27. where would you Place parentheses in the expression
so that it equals 13; then 23

Answer by josgarithmetic(39620) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
23 or 13 ?...

(8 + 30) � (2 + 4)=38/6=19/3
(8 + 30 � 2) + 4 =23+4=27
8 + (30 � 2 + 4)= 8+19=27

Can you find other parentheses arrangements?

8 + 30 � (2 + 4) =8+30/6=8+5=13 THIS IS ONE OF YOUR NUMBERS.

(8 + 30) � 2 + 4=38/2+4=19+4=23 THIS IS ALSO ONE OF YOUR NUMBERS.
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