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To insert: The grouping symbol in the given expression so that value of expression is 16.
Answer to Problem 44WE
The expression after inserting the required group symbol is
Explanation of Solution
Given information:
The given expression is
Formula used:
Each bracket is a group symbol.
Calculations:
The given expression is
There are four algebraic operations used in the given expression, so we can use a group symbol at least at 4 places.
Case I:
Case II:
Case III:
That is the required value of the expression.
Thus, to get value of expression
Conclusion:
The expression after inserting the required group symbol is
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