SOLUTION: 5 x (3 + 2) - 2 + 5 x 3= 4 where do I put another set of parenthesis to make this statement true?

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Question 773136: 5 x (3 + 2) - 2 + 5 x 3= 4
where do I put another set of parenthesis to make this statement true?
Found 2 solutions by 1998Baby, MathTherapy:
Answer by 1998Baby(63) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
5 x (3 + 2) - (2 + 5 x 3)= 4
5 x (5) -(7 x 3)=4
25-21=4
4=4

Answer by MathTherapy(10552) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
5 x (3 + 2) - 2 + 5 x 3= 4
where do I put another set of parenthesis to make this statement true?

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