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<math>\text{(A)} \div \qquad \text{(B)}\ \times \qquad \text{(C)} + \qquad \text{(D)}\ - \qquad \text{(E)}\ \text{None of these}</math> | <math>\text{(A)} \div \qquad \text{(B)}\ \times \qquad \text{(C)} + \qquad \text{(D)}\ - \qquad \text{(E)}\ \text{None of these}</math> | ||
==Solution== | ==Solution== | ||
Simplifying the given expression, we get: <math>(6?3)=2.</math> | Simplifying the given expression, we get: <math>(6?3)=2.</math> | ||
At this point, it becomes clear that it should be <math>(\textrm{A}) \div</math>. | At this point, it becomes clear that it should be <math>(\textrm{A}) </math> <math>\div</math>. | ||
==Video(detailed)== | |||
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l6MO9uW2VTA | |||
==See Also== | ==See Also== | ||
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Latest revision as of 16:29, 17 May 2025
Problem
To make this statement true, the question mark between the 6 and the 3 should be replaced by
Solution
Simplifying the given expression, we get: 
At this point, it becomes clear that it should be 
.
Video(detailed)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l6MO9uW2VTA
See Also
| 1999 AMC 8 (Problems • Answer Key • Resources) | ||
| Preceded by First Question |
Followed by Problem 2 | |
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