How do you insert parentheses to make #2^3 -3*5-8=1# true? Algebra Expressions, Equations, and Functions PEMDAS 1 Answer Daniel H. Mar 30, 2018 #2^3-(3*5 - 8) =1# Explanation: By the order of operations, #(3*5 - 8) = 7# #2^3 = 8#, so 8 - 7 = 1 Answer link Related questions What is PEMDAS? How do you use PEMDAS? How do you use order of operations to simplify #3(7-2)-8#? What are common mistakes students make with PEMDAS? How do you evaluate the expression #5[8+(3-1)]-2#? How do you simplify the expression #4(30-(3+1)^2)#? How do you evaluate the expression #x^4+x# if x=2? Is it okay to add first before subtracting in #4-6+3#? How do you simplify #(-3)^2+12*5#? How do you simplify #(4-2)^3-4*8+21div3#? See all questions in PEMDAS Impact of this question 1562 views around the world You can reuse this answer Creative Commons License