Question

Where would you add parenthesis to make this statement true: 15 - 3 x 4 + 9 = 12

Around the 15- 3
Around the 3 x 4
Around the 4 + 9
Around 15 - 3 x 4

Answer 1

Around the 3 x 4

15 - ( 3x 4) + 9 = 12
15- 12 + 9 = 12
3+9=12
12=12


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