Amelia inserted parentheses to the numerical expression 12 ÷ 2 + 4 × 3 + 5 so that the value of her expression was 16. Which of

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Amelia inserted parentheses to the numerical expression 12 ÷ 2 + 4 × 3 + 5 so that the value of her expression was 16. Which of

the following shows where Amelia inserted the parentheses?
A. 12 ÷ 2 + 4 × (3 + 5)
B. 12 ÷ (2 + 4) × 3 + 5
C. 12 ÷ 2 + (4 × 3) + 5
D. 12 ÷ (2 + 4) × (3 + 5

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denis-greek [22] · Answer 1 · 2022-04-23T16:55:41+03:00

denis-greek [22]3 years ago

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Answer:

D. 12 ÷ (2 + 4) × (3 + 5)

Step-by-step explanation:

12 ÷ (2 + 4) × (3 + 5)

⇒ 12 ÷ 6 × 8

⇒ 2 × 8

⇒ 16