Mathematics 0580 · IGCSE · The four operations

The four operations — practice question

(a)[1]

Insert one pair of brackets into $5 + 3 \times 10 - 1 = 32$ so that the statement becomes true.

(b)[1]

Insert one pair of brackets into $3 \times 2 - 4 - 7 = 9$ so that the statement becomes true.

Worked solution & mark scheme

This 2-mark question has a full step-by-step worked solution and mark scheme. One marking point: “$5 + 3 \times (10 - 1) = 32$” …