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Consider the following expression:
8 - 1/2 * 30 - 3 1/2 __ 1/4 + 6 * 3 - 25
Which operator can be inserted to make the statement true?
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Interpret 3 1/2 as 3.5. Compute both sides:
Left: 8 − (1/2)·30 − 3.5 = 8 − 15 − 3.5 = −10.5 = −21/2.
Right: 1/4 + 6·3 − 25 = 1/4 + 18 − 25 = −6.75 = −27/4.
Since −21/2 = −42/4 < −27/4, the correct operator is "<".
Left: 8 − (1/2)·30 − 3.5 = 8 − 15 − 3.5 = −10.5 = −21/2.
Right: 1/4 + 6·3 − 25 = 1/4 + 18 − 25 = −6.75 = −27/4.
Since −21/2 = −42/4 < −27/4, the correct operator is "<".
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