Question

Add parentheses to the equation below so that x- -5
5x4-6/2-x (/ are division =)
A.(5x4)-6/2=x
B. 5x(4-6/2)=x
C. 5x4-(6/2)=x
D. 5x(4-6)/2=x
PLEASE HELP!

Answer 1

is that 5x^4 or 5 multiplied by 4 ?

Answer 2

5 x 4 - 6 / 2 - x @kelliegirl33

Answer 3

wait I see hold on

Answer 4

so the outcome will be x = - 5 ?

Answer 5

5 * 4 - 6 / 2 - x (this * will be used a multiplication symbol) @kelliegirl33

Answer 6

(a) (5 x 4) - 6/2 = x
20 - 6/2 = x
40/2 - 6/2 = x
34/2 = x
17 = x
Not A
(b) 5 (4 - 6/2) = x
5( 8/2 - 6/2) = x
5( 2/2) = x
10/5 = x
2 = x
Not B
(c) 5 x 4 - (6/2)
20 - 6/2
this is the same as A.
Not C
(d) 5 (4 - 6)/2 = x
5( - 2)/2 = x
5 (-1) = x
- 5 = x
BINGO.....it is D

Answer 7

Thank you so much for your time a effort! :) @kelliegirl33

Answer 8

no problem.....glad to help :)

Answer 9

I'm your fan may I come to you for any more questions?

Answer 10

yes you can....I can't promise that I will know the answer...but I will try :)

Answer 11

so your sure this ones right xD

Answer 12

yes :) I worked them out......if you don't trust my answer, get a second opinion. This is your grade, not mine, so you want to be sure.

Answer 13

I trust you girl!! your my go to girl now :)