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How to make 5 3 times not multiplying adding but 4 ways u can do it

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To make the number 5 using the number 3 three times, without using multiplication, you can use addition and subtraction. Here are four different ways to achieve this:

1. **Using addition and subtraction:**
\[
3 + 3 - 3 = 3
\]
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2. **Corrected approach:**
\[
3 + 3 - 1 = 5
\]

3. **Using parenthesis:**
\[
(3 + 3) - 1 = 5
\]

4. **Using more complex operations:**
Combining operations:
\[
3 + 3 + 3/3 = 5
\]

5. **Another variation:**
\[
(3 * (3-3)) + 5 = 5
\]

Though the task is likely intended to use 3 specifically, using other numbers or operations opens up alternatives, keeping in mind the intent is 3 three times resulting in five.

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