Which two signs should be interchanged to make the given equation correct? 16…
2023
Which two signs should be interchanged to make the given equation correct? 16 = 4 × 5 ÷ 2 - 8 + 18
Answer: D. = and + — Interchange '=' and '+'. The equation becomes 16 + 4 x 5 ÷ 2 - 8 = 18. Using normal precedence: 4 x 5 ÷ 2 = 10, and 16 + 10 - 8 = 18. So the equation is…
- A.
+ and ×
- B.
- and =
- C.
+ and -
- D.
= and +
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Correct answer: D
Interchange '=' and '+'. The equation becomes 16 + 4 x 5 ÷ 2 - 8 = 18.
Using normal precedence: 4 x 5 ÷ 2 = 10, and 16 + 10 - 8 = 18.
So the equation is correct after interchanging '=' and '+'.
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