Grouping symbols?(parantheses, brackets, etc.)

[Pinkjess182]

Hi everyone, I need help on these two problems please.
Directions: insert grouping symbols to make each sentence
true.

1.) 3 + 8 x 4 - 1 = 26
2.) 5 - 9 x 8 - 4 = -73

Thanks!

 

[Deleted member 4993]

Hi everyone, I need help on these two problems please.
Directions: insert grouping symbols to make each sentence
true.

1.) 3 + 8 x 4 - 1 = 26
2.) 5 - 9 x 8 - 4 = -73

Thanks!

Hint: use PEMDAS

Please share your work with us, indicating exactly where you are stuck - so that we may know where to begin to help you.

 

[Deleted member 4993]

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