Question

which placement of grouping symbols in the expression gives it a value of 14?

6 x 4 - 4 + 9 - 3

A. 6 x [(4-4+9)=-3]

B. 6 x 4 - [4+(9-3)]

C. (6 x 4 -4) + (9 - 3)

D. 6 x (4-4+9)-3

Answer 1

b

Answer 2

would you liek to know why it's B? ^_^

Answer 3

yes please

Answer 4

Alright so, in B we see 6x4-[4+(9-3)]
first we multiply so we do 24-[4+(9-3)]
Then we do what's the in parenthasis first, so 24-[4+(6)]
then we add the parenthesis, so 24-(10)
and then subtract! so it's 14

Answer 5

okay thank you for explaining :)

Answer 6

if you have any more questions feel free to ask

Answer 7

okay