5x2+4+3; value 45

Question

Rewrite the expression with parenthesis to equal the given value

Answer 1

Okay, I think I know what you're looking for now.

 

Let's look at the multiplier as that will be the crux of the problem. There's a five times two. Let's divide both sides by five and see what happens:

(5 * 2 + 4 + 3) / 5 = 45 / 45

2 + 4 + 3 = 9

9 = 9

 

So this means:

5 * 9 = 45 and 2 + 4 + 3 = 9

To have the 9 value, we're going to need the parentheses around that whole section:

5(2 + 4+ 3) = 45