Question

Rewrite this statement using brackets to make it true. 18+6/2x3

Answer 1

18+6/2x(3)

Answer 2

Is this it?

\(\dfrac{18+6}{2 \times 3}\)

Answer 3

@XavierEripmav

Answer 4

Using brackets :/

Answer 5

Well, if that is it, we can put brackets around the multiplication..because in PEMDAS, multiplication comes BEFORE addition.

Answer 6

So just put a bracket around 2 x 3.

Answer 7

That gives you:

\(\dfrac{18+6}{[2 \times 3]}\)

Answer 8

Remember, Brackets are the FIRST step in PEMDAS.

So to keep this the same, we have to put the brackets around the multiplication, because multiplication comes before addition.

Answer 9

Your right, thanks a lot.

Answer 10

No problem.

Answer 11

Actually, it really wouldn't matter if you added first in this situation, but I'm pretty sure that's what they want you to do.