Question

Which symbol replaces ? to make the statement true?

3⋅12−12 ? 3⋅[26−2⋅(3+6)]


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Answer 1

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Step-by-step explanation: I took the test k12

Answer 2

Use PEMDAS

P Parentheses first

E Exponents (ie Powers and Square Roots, etc.)

MD Multiplication and Division (left-to-right)

AS Addition and Subtraction (left-to-right)

3 ⋅ 12 − 12 = 36 - 12 = 24

3 ⋅ [26 − 2 ⋅ (3 + 6)] = 3 · (26 - 2 · 9) = 3 · (26 - 18) = 3 · 8 = 24

Answer: =