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The following equation is incorrect. Which two signs should be interchanged to correct it?
6×18+40÷30−10=20

  1. A
    + and ×
  2. B
    + and ÷
  3. C
    − and +
  4. D
    − and ×

Solution & Step-by-step Explanation

Let's test the options one by one:
Option B: + and ÷
Interchanging + and ÷, the equation becomes:

6×18÷40+30−10=20

40
18

+30−10=
20
54

+20

=20
Option C: − and +
Interchanging − and +, the equation becomes:

6×18−40÷30+10=20
108−
3
4

+10

=20
Option D: − and ×
Interchanging − and ×, the equation becomes:

6−18+40÷30×10=20
Applying BODMAS:

6−18+(
30
40

)×10=20
6−18+
3
40



=20
Option A: + and ×
Interchanging + and ×, the equation becomes:

6+18×40÷30−10=20
Applying BODMAS:

40÷30=
3
4


6+18×
3
4

−10=20
6+(6×4)−10=20
6+24−10=20
30−10=20
20=20
(LHS = RHS)

Thus, option A is correct.

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The following equation is incorrect. Which two signs should be interchanged to correct it?
6×18+40÷30−10=20
A
+ and ×
B
+ and ÷
C
− and +
D
− and ×

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