Here is an equation.

4 + 2 * 3^2
Place parentheses in the equation to make it equal to 40.

4 + (2 * 3)^2 = 40

Here is an equation.

4 + 2 * 3^2
Place parentheses in the equation to make it equal to 100.

(4 + 2 * 3)^2 = 100

Here is an equation.

8 - 3 - 1^3
Place parentheses in the equation to make it equal to 6.

8 - (3 - 1)^3 = 6