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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> \div,</math> so the answer is <math> \boxed{A} </math>.
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At this point, it becomes clear that it should be <math> \div (A) </math>.
  
 
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Problem

$(6?3) + 4 - (2 - 1) = 5.$ To make this statement true, the question mark between the 6 and the 3 should be replaced by

$\text{(A)} \div \qquad \text{(B)}\ \times \qquad \text{(C)} + \qquad \text{(D)}\ - \qquad \text{(E)}\ \text{None of these}$

Solution

Simplifying the given expression, we get: $(6?3)=2.$

At this point, it becomes clear that it should be $\div (A)$.

See Also

1999 AMC 8 (ProblemsAnswer KeyResources)
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