Find the Missing Operator in -5+(5-3·2)+6☐((3+2)·2):2·0

Order of Operations with Zero Multiplication

Decide if the equations are equal:

5+(532)+6((3+2)2):20 -5+(5-3\cdot2)+6\textcolor{red}{☐}((3+2)\cdot2):2\cdot0

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00:00 Determine the correct sign
00:03 Let's begin by solving the left side of the exercise
00:06 Solve the expression according to the proper order of operations (parentheses first)
00:14 Adding a negative is actually subtraction
00:20 This is the solution for the left side of the exercise
00:23 Continue to solve the right side of the exercise
00:26 Given that all operations between the terms are multiplication or division
00:29 We can treat everything as one unknown X
00:32 There is multiplication by 0 hence the whole exercise equals 0
00:35 The correct sign is =
00:38 This is the solution

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Understand the problem

Decide if the equations are equal:

5+(532)+6((3+2)2):20 -5+(5-3\cdot2)+6\textcolor{red}{☐}((3+2)\cdot2):2\cdot0

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Step-by-step solution

In order to solve the given problem, whether it involves addition or subtraction each of the terms that appear in the equation must be dealt with separately,

This is done within the framework of the order of operations, which states that multiplication precedes addition and subtraction, and that the preceding operations are performed before division and subtraction, and that the preceding operations are for all,

A. We will start with the terms that are on the left in the given problem:

5+532+6 -5+5-3\cdot2+6

Simplify the terms that are in the parentheses in accordance with the order of operations, start with the multiplication that is in the terms and continue to perform the operations of addition and subtraction:

5+532+6=5+56+6=0 -5+5-3\cdot2+6=\\ -5+5-6+6=\\ 0

We finish simplifying the terms that are on the left in the given problem.

B. We will continue and simplify the terms that are on the right in the given problem:

((3+2)2):20 \big((3+2)\cdot2\big):2\cdot0

Note that in this term there is a multiplication between the term and the number 0, in addition note that in this term it is defined (since it does not include division by 0), we remember that multiplying any number by 0 will yield the result 0, therefore:

((3+2)2):20=0 \big((3+2)\cdot2\big):2\cdot0 =\\ 0

We return now to the original problem, and we will present the results of simplifying the terms that were reported in A and B:

5+532+6((3+2)2):200 0 -5+5-3\cdot2+6\textcolor{red}{☐}\big((3+2)\cdot2\big):2\cdot0 \\ \downarrow\\ 0\text{ }\textcolor{red}{_—}0

As a result that we find that:

0 =0 0 \text{ }\textcolor{red}{=}0

Therefore the correct answer here is answer A.

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Final Answer

= =

Key Points to Remember

Essential concepts to master this topic
  • Rule: Follow PEMDAS order strictly: parentheses, exponents, multiplication/division, addition/subtraction
  • Technique: Any expression multiplied by 0 equals 0: ((3+2)2):20=0 ((3+2)\cdot2):2\cdot0 = 0
  • Check: Simplify both sides separately then compare: 0 = 0 ✓

Common Mistakes

Avoid these frequent errors
  • Ignoring the multiplication by zero
    Don't calculate the entire complex expression ((3+2)·2):2·0 step by step = wasted time and potential errors! Once you see multiplication by zero anywhere, that entire term equals zero. Always recognize that any number times 0 equals 0 immediately.

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\( 20\div(4+1)-3= \)

FAQ

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Why does multiplying by zero make everything zero?

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The zero property of multiplication states that any number times 0 equals 0. So even if you have a complex expression like ((3+2)2):2 ((3+2)\cdot2):2 , when multiplied by 0, the result is automatically 0!

Do I need to solve what's in the parentheses if it's multiplied by zero?

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No! Once you see that an entire expression is multiplied by 0, you can immediately write 0 as the answer. This saves time and prevents calculation errors.

How do I handle the division symbol (:) in the expression?

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The colon (:) means division, just like ÷. So ((3+2)2):2 ((3+2)\cdot2):2 means divide the result by 2. But since it's all multiplied by 0, the answer is still 0.

What if I get different results on each side?

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If you get different results, double-check your order of operations. Remember: solve parentheses first, then multiplication/division from left to right, then addition/subtraction from left to right.

Should I use = or ≠ as my answer?

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Compare your simplified results from both sides. If they're the same number, use =. If they're different, use . In this case, 0 = 0, so the answer is =.

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