How do I add in parentheses to make 4x3+7-6x1+4=20

Question

Looking to learn how to add parentheses to math sentences to make an answer correct.

Answer 1

Hello Quinn

 

One option is:

 

4x(3+7-6)x1+4

 

If you solve the parentheses first, you get

 

4x(10-6)x1+4

 

4x4x1+4

 

You would do the multiplication first and then the addition to give

 

16+4 = 20.