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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> | Simplifying the given expression, we get: <math>(6?3)=2.</math> | ||
| − | At this point, it becomes clear that it should be <math>(A) \div</math>. | + | At this point, it becomes clear that it should be <math>(\textrm{A}) </math> <math>\div</math>. |
==See Also== | ==See Also== | ||
{{AMC8 box|year=1999|before=First<br />Question|num-a=2}} | {{AMC8 box|year=1999|before=First<br />Question|num-a=2}} | ||
{{MAA Notice}} | {{MAA Notice}} | ||
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 | |
| 1 • 2 • 3 • 4 • 5 • 6 • 7 • 8 • 9 • 10 • 11 • 12 • 13 • 14 • 15 • 16 • 17 • 18 • 19 • 20 • 21 • 22 • 23 • 24 • 25 | ||
| All AJHSME/AMC 8 Problems and Solutions | ||
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