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Question 508833: I have been trying for the past hour to come up with a number trick that results in -4, but I have had no luck.
So far I have tried to add and subtact but if I do the problem again I end up with a different ending number. The number trick has to have at least six stages
Answer by jerryguo41(197) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
If I understand your problem correctly your trying to make an expression = -4 If so a possible answer is listed below:
%28%283%2F4%29%2A4-2%29%2A%28%28%282%2F3%29%2A3%29%2A-2%29
If not message me
note: The key is to find the easiest equation to get your answer and make up extensions that still equal the same number.
The equation above = 1%2A-4 after all the math
or... to make things simpler
%283%2F4%2A4-2%29%2A%282%2F3%2A3%29%2A-2}