SOLUTION: 3*4^2-2^3-3^2=23 We were asked to put grouping symbols in this problem to make it true. I have tried every group of parentheses, left the exponents outside of parentheses and I

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Question 985803: 3*4^2-2^3-3^2=23
We were asked to put grouping symbols in this problem to make it true. I have tried every group of parentheses, left the exponents outside of parentheses and I am at my wits end. Just when I think I have it and something makes sense it does not equal 23. Please help
Answer by macston(5194) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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(3*4^2)-(2^3-3)^2=23
%283%2A4%5E2%29-%282%5E3-3%29%5E2=23
%283%2A16%29-%288-3%29%5E2=23
48-5%5E2=23
48-25=23
23=23