QuestionAdd parentheses to make these equations true: a. b. c. d. Choose the correct answer.
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STEP 1
Assumptions1. We are using the order of operations, also known as BIDMAS or PEMAS, which stands for Brackets, Indices (or Exponents), Division and Multiplication (from left to right), Addition and Subtraction (from left to right). . We need to place parentheses, if needed, to make the equations true.
STEP 2
Let's start with the first equation . According to BIDMAS, we should perform multiplication before addition. So, the equation becomesThis is not equal to14, so we need to place parentheses to make the equation true.
STEP 3
Place parentheses around and multiply by2This is equal to14, so the correct answer is C. Parentheses are needed. The corrected equation is .
STEP 4
Now, let's move to the second equation . According to BIDMAS, we should perform division before addition. So, the equation becomesThis is not equal to9, so we need to place parentheses to make the equation true.
STEP 5
Place parentheses around and divide by2This is equal to9, so the correct answer is Parentheses are needed. The corrected equation is .
STEP 6
Now, let's move to the third equation . According to BIDMAS, we should perform division before addition. So, the equation becomesThis is equal to4, so parentheses are not needed to make the equation true. The correct answer is Parentheses are not needed to make the equation true.
STEP 7
Finally, let's move to the fourth equation . According to BIDMAS, we should perform division before addition. So, the equation becomesThis is equal to10, so parentheses are not needed to make the equation true. The correct answer is Parentheses are not needed to make the equation true.
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