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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> | ||
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| − | + | Simplifying the given expression, we get: <math>(6?3)=2.</math> | |
| − | <math> (6?3) | ||
| − | + | At this point, it becomes clear that it should be <math>(\textrm{A}) </math> <math>\div</math>. | |
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| − | At this point, it becomes clear that it should be <math> \ | ||
==See Also== | ==See Also== | ||
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Latest revision as of 02:45, 3 September 2024
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 
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See Also
| 1999 AMC 8 (Problems • Answer Key • Resources) | ||
| Preceded by First Question |
Followed by Problem 2 | |
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| All AJHSME/AMC 8 Problems and Solutions | ||
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