Select the correct combination of mathematical signs to sequentially place from left to right in the blanks below to balance the given equation: 75 _ 3 _ 17 _ 8 = 0

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We need to find the combination of signs to place between the numbers 75, 3, 17, and 8 so that the expression equals zero.

Let's test each option:

1. 75 × 3 + 17 − 8 = 225 + 17 − 8 = 234 (not zero)
2. 75 − 3 − 17 × 8 = 75 − 3 − 136 = 72 − 136 = -64 (not zero)
3. 75 − 3 − 17 + 8 = 75 − 3 − 17 + 8 = 75 − 3 = 72, 72 − 17 = 55, 55 + 8 = 63 (not zero)
4. 75 ÷ 3 − 17 − 8 = 25 − 17 − 8 = 8 − 8 = 0 (equals zero)

Therefore, the correct combination is ÷, −, −.

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