Question

Where can we put parentheses in 45 – 22 +9 to make it equivalent to 14?

Choose 1 answer.
45 – (22 +9)
(45 – 22) +9

Answer 1

45 - (22+ 9 )
45 - 31
14

Answer 2

45 – (22 + 9)

Explanation:

45 – (22 + 9) = 45 - 31 = 14

(45 – 22) + 9 = 23 + 9 = 32

Answer:

45 – (22 + 9)