Intermediate Algebra (6th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0321785045
ISBN 13: 978-0-32178-504-6

Chapter 1 - Section 1.3 - Operations on Real Numbers and Order of Operations - Vocabulary, Readiness & Video Check - Page 27: 11

Answer

Parenthesis indicate order of operations and change how we interpret the problem.

Work Step by Step

When comparing parenthesis for problems 7 and 8, we observe that the different locations of the parenthesis indicate a different order of operations. As a result, it follows that for problems 7 and 8, the parenthesis change the way we interpret the problem.
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