Question

The numbers 2,4,6,8 and 12 are given.
Use each operation and each number once to write an expression that is equivalent to 53. Do not use parentheses.

Answer 1

12*4-6/2+8= 53

Using PEMDAS, we simplify and solve it like this:

48-6/2+8=53  - we solve the Multiplication first which is 12 multiplied by 4 is equals 48

48-3+8=53  - next, we solve the Division 6/2 =3

Then, we use Addition
56-3= 53

And lastly, Subtraction

53=53