Using Parentheses to Make Equations True

Using Parentheses to Make Equations True

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Mathematics, Information Technology (IT), Architecture

1st - 6th Grade

Hard

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The video tutorial explains how adding parentheses can change the outcome of mathematical equations. It demonstrates this concept through various examples, including story problems and specific equations. The tutorial emphasizes the importance of the order of operations and how parentheses can be used to group numbers to achieve the desired result. By the end of the lesson, viewers will understand how to manipulate equations to make them true by strategically placing parentheses.

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1.

OPEN ENDED QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

Describe the steps to solve the equation 18 plus 6 divided by 3 equals 8 using parentheses.

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3 mins • 1 pt

What final outcome do we achieve when we correctly use parentheses in the equation 4 plus 2 times 3?

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