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Question from Tasha, a student:

I have four numbers a 6, a 6 a 5 and a 3, i can add subtract divid o multiply these numbers in anyway but i have to use all of thme and call only use them once i have to come up with a total of 24

Tasha,

24 = 6 × 4. Can you see how to make 4 from 6, 5 and 3?

Penny

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