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Number Theory Level 2

Insert one of the operators + , − , × , ÷ , = +, - , \times, \div, = in each blank to make the equation valid. You can use each operator at most once.

9 _ 8 _ 7 _ 6

What operator goes in the second blank?

This puzzle was originally published as the 30th Bi-Weekly Puzzle on Shufflenet .

+ /
=

Michael N. by Michael N. , 19, Canada

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1 solution

Michael N.
Jan 13, 2017

The answer is + .

The completed equation is 9 = 8 + 7 - 6

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9 - 8 = 7 - 6 ?

Phillip Temple - 4 years, 4 months ago

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I see that this problem has been edited. Those who previously answered "=" has been marked correct.

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