Question

1: Create an equivalent expression that includes a set of parentheses that make the value of the expression 5. Remember, you can have two or more numbers within the set of parentheses.

32+10-8+2-3


2: Create an equivalent expression that includes a set of parentheses that make the value of the expression 13. Remember, you can have two or more numbers within the set of parentheses.


1/2 X 12 + 2 - 2 + 11

Answer 1

32 / (10 - 8) / 2 - 3

1/2 * (12 / 2 - 2) + 11

Note: The mention of parentheses makes me believe they are asking for one-line expressions with no fractions. If this is incorrect, replace the slashes with fraction lines with the addition and subtraction outside of said fractions.