SOLUTION: Please help me with this problem. By using the numbers 4, 8, 3, and 6, addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division, along with parenthesis, I need to create an equation tha

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Question 191987: Please help me with this problem. By using the numbers 4, 8, 3, and 6, addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division, along with parenthesis, I need to create an equation that will give me 24 as my answer. The numbers can be used in any order.
The closest I have been able to get to the answer is by (6*3)+8-4 which will give me 22
Found 2 solutions by jim_thompson5910, Mathtut:
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Here's one way to do it (there may be more ways): 4%2A3%2A%288-6%29=4%2A3%2A%282%29=12%2A2=24


Answer by Mathtut(3670) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
(6+(8/4))*3=24