Use multiplication, division, addition and subtraction and at least one set of parenthesis to write an expression that simplifies 7. Please explain step by step and explain each step as you simplify the expression.

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Use multiplication, division, addition and subtraction and at least one set of parenthesis to write an expression that simplifies 7.  Please explain step by step and explain each step as you simplify the expression.

anonymous · Answer

what does "simplifies 7" mean?

anonymous · Answer

you have to write an expression that gives you the answer of seven

mr.math · Answer

I think he/she means that the expression can be simplified to 7.

anonymous · Answer

ooooooooooh
like 
$$4+3$$ or 
$$\frac{1}{2}(8+6)$$

anonymous · Answer

since when did "equals"  become 
"simplify"  ???
bad math teacherese

anonymous · Answer

start with 7 and work backwards
$$7=10-3=10-(5-2)$$ etc until you have included all operations you need

anonymous · Answer

English is a crazy language!  Simplify and equals can mean the same thing, just like pail or bucket ....