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If “+” means subtraction, “-” means addition, “×” means division, and “÷” means multiplication, evaluate: 20 - 4 × 2 + 6 ÷ 3 = ?

1. 4
2. 2
3. 8
4. 6

Correct answer: 4

Solution

After replacing the signs, the expression becomes 20 + 4 ÷ 2 - 6 × 3. Using standard order of operations gives 20 + 2 - 18 = 4.

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