Add parentheses to the following equation to make it true.

Step-by-step explanation:

Follow PEMDAS for the given answer.

PEMDAS is the order of operation, and is:

Parenthesis

Exponents (& Roots)

Multiplication

Division

Addition

Subtraction.

Reverse solve the answer so that the result is the question.

First, solve the parenthesis:

12 * (2 - 3) + (4 * 2)

12 * (-1) + 8

Next, multiply 12 and -1 together:

12 * -1 = -12

Finally, add:

-12 + 8 = -4

12 * (2 - 3) + (4 * 2) is your answer.

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