Which two signs should be interchanged to make the given equation cor...
After interchanging the operators,
1. 42 × 7 ÷ 8 – 12 + 24 = 48.75 ≠ 36
2. 42 – 7 ÷ 8 + 12 × 24 = 329.12 ≠ 36
3. 42 ÷ 7 × 8 + 12 – 24 = 36
4. 42 × 7 + 8 ÷ 12 – 24 = 270.66 ≠ 36
Hence, × and ÷ is the correct answer.
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Which two signs should be interchanged to make the given equation cor...
To make the given equation correct, we need to interchange two signs. Let's analyze the equation step by step to determine which signs should be interchanged.
Step 1: Simplify the expression on the left side of the equation.
42 × 7 ÷ 8 = 294 ÷ 8 = 36.75 (rounded to two decimal places)
Step 2: Simplify the expression on the right side of the equation.
12 - 24 = -12
Step 3: Compare the results of both sides of the equation.
36 is not equal to -12.
Since the equation is not currently correct, we need to interchange two signs to make it correct. Let's consider the possible options:
a) and –
This option suggests interchanging the plus sign (+) with the minus sign (-). However, interchanging these signs would not result in a correct equation because the simplified expressions on both sides will still be different.
b)× and –
This option suggests interchanging the multiplication sign (×) with the minus sign (-). Again, interchanging these signs would not result in a correct equation as the simplified expressions on both sides would still be different.
d) and ÷
This option suggests interchanging the plus sign (+) with the division sign (÷). However, interchanging these signs would not result in a correct equation as the simplified expressions on both sides would still be different.
c)× and ÷
This option suggests interchanging the multiplication sign (×) with the division sign (÷). Let's see if this interchange results in a correct equation.
42 ÷ 7 × 8 - 12 ÷ 24 = 36
Step 1: Simplify the expression on the left side of the equation.
42 ÷ 7 × 8 = 6 × 8 = 48
Step 2: Simplify the expression on the right side of the equation.
12 ÷ 24 = 0.5
Step 3: Compare the results of both sides of the equation.
48 - 0.5 = 47.5
Since 47.5 is not equal to 36, this option does not result in a correct equation.
Therefore, the correct option is c)× and ÷.