Select the correct combination of mathematical signs to sequentially place from left to right in the blanks below to balance the given equation:

8 _ 27 _ 9 _ 6 _ 5 = 0

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Select the correct combination of mathematical signs to sequentially place from left to right in the blanks below to balance the given equation:

8 _ 27 _ 9 _ 6 _ 5 = 0

Accepted Answer

We need to find the combination of signs to place between the numbers 8, 27, 9, 6, and 5 so that the expression equals zero.

Let's test option 2: +, ÷, −, −  
Expression: 8 + 27 ÷ 9 − 6 − 5

Step 1: Division first (according to BODMAS)  
27 ÷ 9 = 3

Step 2: Substitute back  
8 + 3 − 6 − 5

Step 3: Perform addition and subtraction from left to right  
8 + 3 = 11  
11 − 6 = 5  
5 − 5 = 0

The expression equals 0, so option 2 is correct.

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