SOLUTION: 16÷4-2+1×2=-2 Where would I put the parentheses to make the equation true?

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Question 1053822: 16÷4-2+1×2=-2
Where would I put the parentheses to make the equation true?
Found 2 solutions by josgarithmetic, MathTherapy:
Answer by josgarithmetic(39620) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Possible clue is you want the left side member to be negative, since right side member is negative. Place left parenth between the minus sign and the first "2", and see what else;

16%2F4-%282%2B1%2A2%29
4-%282%2B2%29
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Answer by MathTherapy(10555) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
16÷4-2+1×2=-2
Where would I put the parentheses to make the equation true?
Ignore the other person's answer. The CORRECT answer is: highlight_green%2816%2F4+-+%282+%2B+1%29+%2A+2%29