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QuestionForm a true equation using the numbers 2, 3, 4, 5 and the symbols = and +, using each only once. How?

Studdy Solution

STEP 1

Assumptions1. The numbers given are,3,4, and5. . The symbols given are = and +.
3. Each number and symbol can be used once and only once.
4. No other numbers or symbols can be used.
5. The goal is to form a true equation.

STEP 2

We need to find a way to arrange the numbers and symbols to form a true equation.Since we only have one equality symbol "=", we know that the equation will have two parts one on the left side of the "=" and one on the right side.

STEP 3

Since we have one addition symbol "+", we know that one side of the equation will have two numbers added together.

STEP 4

We can start by trying different combinations of numbers on the left side of the equation with the addition symbol.Let's start with the smallest and the largest numbers,2 and.
2+=?2 + = ?

STEP 5

Calculate the sum of2 and5.
2+5=72 +5 =7

STEP 6

Now, we need to find a way to use the remaining numbers,3 and4, on the right side of the equation to equal.
Since we have no more symbols left, the only way to do this is to combine the numbers3 and4 to form the number.

STEP 7

Combine the numbers3 and4 to form the number7.
34=73\,4 =7

STEP 8

Now, we have a true equation using all the given numbers and symbols once and only once.
2+5=342 +5 =3\,4So, the solution is 2+5=342 +5 =3\,4.

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