Mathematics 4024 · O Level · The four operations

The four operations — practice question

(a)[1]

To make the calculation correct, place one pair of brackets: $3 + 5 \times 2 - 7 = 9$.

(b)[1]

Place $+$, $-$ and $\times$ into the spaces so that $3\ \ 5\ \ 2\ \ 7 = 20$ is correct.

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