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If ‘×’ means ‘−’, ‘−’ means ‘+’, ‘+’ means ‘÷’, and ‘÷’ means ‘×’, which of the following is correct?

1. 12 × 4 - 2 = 10
2. 15 - 3 + 6 = 18
3. 10 + 5 ÷ 3 = 4
4. 8 ÷ 4 × 2 = 6

Correct answer: 12 × 4 - 2 = 10

Solution

Substituting the symbols gives 12 − 4 + 2, which equals 10. The other options do not remain true after applying the given symbol meanings.

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