Add parentheses to this equation to make it true. 20 - 8 * 4 + 4 - 5 x 2 = 9

Question

I have this math question and have no idea how to come up with the answer

Answer 1

To make the equation 20 - 8 x 4 + 4 - 5 x 2 = 9 true by adding parentheses, you can add them as follows:

20 - (8 x 4) + (4 - 5) x 2=9

With these parentheses, you change the order of operations, and the equation becomes true.