Basic Arithmetic Operations and Formations

The video tutorial explains how to make equations true using parentheses and basic arithmetic operations. It demonstrates solving two equations: the first by forming 2 using 16 divided by 8 and adding 8, and the second by forming 16 using 8 plus 8 and subtracting 1 formed by 8 divided by 8. The tutorial concludes by encouraging viewers to solve additional equations on their own.

Which of the following operations is NOT one of the four basic arithmetic operations mentioned?

• Division

• Exponentiation

• Subtraction

• Addition

How can you form the number 2 using the numbers 16 and 8?

• 16 / 8

• 16 - 8

• 16 * 8

• 16 + 8

What is the result of the equation 2 + 8 when parentheses are used correctly?

• 10

• 8

• 14

• 12

How can you form the number 1 using the number 8?

• 8 * 8

• 8 / 8

• 8 - 8

• 8 + 8

What is the result of the equation 16 - 1 when parentheses are used correctly?

• 17

• 16

• 15

• 14