TomTuff
2010-09-07 20:10:02
3 * 4^2 - 2^3 + 3^2 = 23
where would i add parentheses/any other grouping symbols to make the left side of the equation equal to 23?
JPHamlett
2010-09-08 15:40:10
Just use trial and error.
Boreas
2010-09-08 15:51:22
You'll need 2 pairs.
34 and 233
Mr. Doctor
2010-09-08 19:46:41
I tried to find out but it's impossible. Are you sure you wrote down the problem right?
Boreas
2010-09-08 19:49:58
From: Mr. Doctor
I tried to find out but it's impossible. Are you sure you wrote down the problem right?
Yup he did. Try again or highlight my post above.
TomTuff
2010-09-08 20:26:17
figured it out…
(3 * 4)^2 - (2^3 + 3)^2 = 23