document.write( "<A HREF=/cgi-bin/jump-to-question.mpl?question=22552>Question 22552</A>: <I><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> My fifth grader is starting on basic algebra. Here is what the directions say to do:<BR>\n" );
document.write( " Insert two pairs of parentheses to make this equation true. <BR>\n" );
document.write( "12+9 divide 3-4+8x1=17 \r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( " Could you please help me understand how to work this problem so I can better help my child! Thank you. Teresa </SPAN>\n" );
document.write( "</I><HR><TABLE width=100%><TR><TD><B><A HREF=http://www.algebra.com/>Algebra.Com's</A> Answer #11029 by </B><A HREF=/tutors/aboutme.mpl?userid=queenofit><B>queenofit(120)</B></A><img src=\"/images/stars/stars-09.gif\" alt=\"\" >&nbsp;<A HREF=/tutors/aboutme.mpl?userid=queenofit><IMG SRC=http://www.algebra.com/images/aboutme-small.gif BORDER=0 alt=\"About Me\" VALIGN=MIDDLE></A>&nbsp;<IMG SRC=http://www.algebra.com/images/nopicture.jpg><BR>You can <A HREF=\"/cgi-bin/embed-solution.mpl?show=1&solution=11029\">put this solution on YOUR website!</A><BR><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> I would be happy to help, however, the mannor in which you wrote the problem has me confused? what number is divided?\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "use this form please, to show me your question\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "for example\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "12+9<BR>\n" );
document.write( "----- or (12+9)/3  <BR>\n" );
document.write( "3\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "please space the numbers out further so I can see what is going on and I will be glad to help.  I tutor online and in High School and college.  I know what you are asking, but I need to see the equation more clearly to give you an answer.  Feel free to email me. </SPAN>\n" );
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