New Year Number Puzzle - with Answer

Can you fill in the equations below using any of the basic mathematical operations, +, –, x, ÷, and as many brackets as you like. So that the right hand side of the equation becomes 2017.

• 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 = 2017
• 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 = 2017

Answers:

• 9 x 8 x 7 x (6 – 5) x 4 x (3 - 2) + 1 = 2017
• 8 x 7 x 6 x (5 - 4) x 3 x 2 + 1 = 2017