Derek S. answered • 06/17/19
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(12 3) (7 2)=3 how is this possible? And what are the blanks??
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(12+3)/(7-2)=15/5=3
Kevin B. answered • 06/13/19
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(12 __ 3) __ (7 __ 2) = 3
We need to fill in the blanks with +, −, ×, or ÷. I know 12 + 3 = 15 and 15 ÷ 5 = 3. I also know that 7 − 2 = 5. So, let's try
(12 + 3) ÷ (7 - 2)
Order of operations says (12 + 3) ÷ (7 - 2) = 15 ÷ 3 = 3. It works!
(12 + 3) ÷ (7 - 2) = 3
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