160 = 8 x 16 + 12 - 4 / 2
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To properly place parentheses in an expression, you need to follow the order of operations or PEMDAS (Parentheses, Exponents, Multiplication and Division, and Addition and Subtraction). This order ensures that you perform the mathematical operations in a specific sequence.
Let's break down the given expression step by step:
160 = 8 x 16 + 12 - 4 / 2
1. First, we look for any parentheses in the expression. Since there are no parentheses in this expression, we move to the next step.
2. Next, we handle any exponents if there are any. In this expression, there are no exponents, so we move to the next step.
3. After exponents, we perform multiplication and division from left to right. In this case, we have two multiplication operations: 8 x 16 and 4 / 2. Let's calculate them separately:
- 8 x 16 = 128
- 4 / 2 = 2
Substituting these values back into the original expression, we get:
160 = 128 + 12 - 2
4. Finally, we perform addition and subtraction from left to right. In this case, we have one addition operation: 128 + 12. Let's calculate it:
- 128 + 12 = 140
Substituting this value back into the expression, we get:
160 = 140 - 2
At this point, we do not have any more addition or subtraction operations to perform. Therefore, the final equation is:
160 = 140 - 2
If you still want to use parentheses in this particular expression, you could add them around the addition operation (128 + 12), although it is not necessary.