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

Question

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

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.

We solve the exercise:

$24:6:2=$

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

$24:6=4$

$4:2=2$

Now we solve the exercise:

$24:(6:2)=$

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

$6:2=3$

$24:3=8$

Therefore:

$3 < 8$

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