Elementary and Intermediate Algebra: Concepts & Applications (6th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0-32184-874-8
ISBN 13: 978-0-32184-874-1

Chapter 1 - Introduction to Algebraic Expressions - Test: Chapter 1 - Page 78: 38

Answer

$9-(3-4)+5=15$

Work Step by Step

Insert one pair of parentheses randomly on the left-hand side of the equation and then solve to check if the solution is $15$. Since the solution is $15$ only when the parentheses are inserted as follows: $9-(3-4)+5$ The true statement is $9-(3-4)+5=15$.
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