SOLUTION: Insert grouping symbols to make statement true? 18+2*1+3^2=38

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Question 338493: Insert grouping symbols to make statement true?
18+2*1+3^2=38
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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Once again, use trial and error to get


18%2B2%2A%281%2B3%5E2%29=18%2B2%2A%281%2B9%29=18%2B2%2A10=18%2B20=38 (ie place the parenthesis around 1%2B3%5E2)


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