SOLUTION: How can I make this expression equal to 8 by inputting parenthesis: 17 + 2 * 3^2 + 5 ÷ 5

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Question 667718: How can I make this expression equal to 8 by inputting parenthesis:
17 + 2 * 3^2 + 5 ÷ 5
Answer by ReadingBoosters(3246) About Me  (Show Source):
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3%5E2 = 9
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17 + 2 x 9 + 5 ÷ 5
Looking for 40/5 to get the 8,
(17 + 2 x 9 + 5) ÷ 5
Yielding
(17 + 2 x 3%5E2 + 5) ÷ 5
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