Forming Numbers and Basic Operations

The video tutorial introduces fun problems involving arithmetic operations and parentheses. It demonstrates how to solve equations by forming specific numbers using basic operations. The first example shows how to make 16 plus 8 equal 24 by using multiplication and addition within parentheses. The second example illustrates how to make 32 minus 4 equal 28 by using addition and multiplication. The tutorial encourages viewers to try solving similar problems on their own.

How can you form the number 16 using four times four?

• By dividing four by four

• By subtracting four from four

• By multiplying four and four

• By adding four and four

What is the result of adding 16 and 8?

• 20

• 22

• 26

• 24

How do you form the number 32 using the number eight?

• By dividing eight by four

• By multiplying eight by four

• By adding eight and eight

• By subtracting eight from four

What operation is used to get 28 from 32?

• Addition

• Division

• Subtraction

• Multiplication

What is the next step after forming 32 to solve the equation 32 minus 4?

• Add 4

• Divide by 4

• Multiply by 4

• Subtract 4