SOLUTION: Insert parentheses to make each statement true. 15-3x4+9=12 15-3x4+9=57

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Question 986798: Insert parentheses to make each statement true.
15-3x4+9=12
15-3x4+9=57
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Hint:

15 minus 12 is 3. 3 plus 9 is 12.

15 minus 3 is 12. 12 times 4 is 48. 48 plus 9 is 57.

John

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