Compare Expressions: 24:6:2 vs 24:(6:2) - Which Sign Fits?

What is the correct sign?
24:6:2 24:6:2 _____24:(6:2) 24:(6:2)

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00:12 First, find the correct sign to use.
00:16 Now, let's calculate each side separately.
00:20 Solve the problem from left to right using the order of operations.
00:24 We've found the solution for the left side. Now, let's focus on the right side.
00:30 Always start by solving what's inside the parentheses first.
00:35 Then, solve the remaining parts of the expression.
00:39 And there you have it! That's the solution.

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What is the correct sign?
24:6:2 24:6:2 _____24:(6:2) 24:(6:2)

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Step-by-step solution

We solve the exercise:

24:6:2= 24:6:2=

According to the rules, we solve the exercise from left to right:

24:6=4 24:6=4

4:2=2 4:2=2

Now we solve the exercise:

24:(6:2)= 24:(6:2)=

According to the rules, first we solve the exercise inside the parentheses and then we divide:

6:2=3 6:2=3

24:3=8 24:3=8

Therefore:

3<8 3 < 8

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