add parentheses to make the statement true

[TomTuff]

3 * 4^2 - 2^3 + 3^2 = 23

where would i add parentheses/any other grouping symbols to make the left side of the equation equal to 23?

[JPHamlett]

Just use trial and error.

[Boreas]

You'll need 2 pairs.

34 and 233

[Mr. Doctor]

I tried to find out but it's impossible. Are you sure you wrote down the problem right?

[Boreas]

I tried to find out but it's impossible. Are you sure you wrote down the problem right?

Yup he did. Try again or highlight my post above.

[TomTuff]

figured it out...
(3 * 4)^2 - (2^3 + 3)^2 = 23