SOLUTION: Can someone help me on this problem? I need to insert grouping symbols in the proper place so that the given value of the expression is obtained: 5 - 3x2 + 8x5 - 2; 28

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Question 47194: Can someone help me on this problem?
I need to insert grouping symbols in the proper place so that the given value of the expression is obtained:
5 - 3x2 + 8x5 - 2; 28
Thanks,
sher
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
(5 - 3)x2 + 8x(5 - 2)= 28
2*2 + 8(3)=28
4+24=28
28=28
Cheers,
Stan H.