Question

Consider the following expressions:

−6+3⋅5______16−−√+32÷8.

Which operator can be inserted to make the statement true?

Answer 1

To make the statement true, we need to find an operator that will make the left side of the equation equal to the right side of the equation.

Let's simplify the left side of the equation first:

−6 + 3⋅5 = −6 + 15 = 9

Now let's simplify the right side of the equation:

16−−√ + 32 ÷ 8 = 16 - 4 + 32 ÷ 8 = 16 - 4 + 4 = 16

Since 9 is not equal to 16, we need to insert an operator to make the statement true. The only option for an operator is the equals sign (=).

Therefore, the statement with the inserted operator is:

−6 + 3⋅5 = 16−−√ + 32 ÷ 8