Question

Consider the following statement: 8∙3+2∙6______60÷5∙3 Which operator can be inserted to make the statement true? =,>.≠,<

Answer 1

Let's evaluate both sides of the statement step by step.

First, let's calculate the left side of the statement: \(8 \cdot 3 + 2 \cdot 6\)

- \(8 \cdot 3 = 24\)
- \(2 \cdot 6 = 12\)

Now, add these two results:
\[ 24 + 12 = 36 \]

Next, let's calculate the right side of the statement: \(60 \div 5 \cdot 3\)

- First, perform the division: \(60 \div 5 = 12\)
- Then, multiply: \(12 \cdot 3 = 36\)

Now we can compare both sides:

- Left side: \(36\)
- Right side: \(36\)

Thus, the statement is:

\[ 36 \; \text{______} \; 36 \]

The appropriate operator to make this statement true is \(=\).

Therefore, the answer is \(=\).