By Interchanging the given two numbers which of the following equation will be correct?
8 and 2
8 × 4 + 6 – 2 ÷ 1 = 6
The problem asks us to find which of the given equations becomes correct after interchanging the numbers 8 and 2. We need to go through each option, swap the positions of 8 and 2, and then evaluate the modified equation to see if the left side equals the right side.
When evaluating mathematical expressions, we must follow the order of operations, often remembered by the acronym BODMAS or PEMDAS:
Let's apply the interchange rule (8 becomes 2 and 2 becomes 8) to each equation and evaluate it.
The original equation is $7 \div 2 - 8 \times 4 + 1 = 0$.
After interchanging 8 and 2, the equation becomes:
$7 \div 8 - 2 \times 4 + 1$
Now, we evaluate this expression using BODMAS:
The result is $-6.125$. The equation claims the result should be 0. Since $-6.125 \ne 0$, this equation is incorrect after interchanging 8 and 2.
The original equation is $2 \times 4 - 8 + 5 \div 1 = 50$.
After interchanging 8 and 2, the equation becomes:
$8 \times 4 - 2 + 5 \div 1$
Now, we evaluate this expression using BODMAS:
The result is 35. The equation claims the result should be 50. Since $35 \ne 50$, this equation is incorrect after interchanging 8 and 2.
The original equation is $8 \times 4 + 6 - 2 \div 1 = 6$.
After interchanging 8 and 2, the equation becomes:
$2 \times 4 + 6 - 8 \div 1$
Now, we evaluate this expression using BODMAS:
The result is 6. The equation claims the result should be 6. Since $6 = 6$, this equation is correct after interchanging 8 and 2.
The original equation is $8 \times 4 - 9 \div 3 + 2 = 35$.
After interchanging 8 and 2, the equation becomes:
$2 \times 4 - 9 \div 3 + 8$
Now, we evaluate this expression using BODMAS:
The result is 13. The equation claims the result should be 35. Since $13 \ne 35$, this equation is incorrect after interchanging 8 and 2.
Based on the analysis, only Option 3 becomes a correct equation after interchanging the numbers 8 and 2.
| Option | Original Equation | Equation After Interchanging 8 and 2 | Evaluated Result | Correct? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $7 \div 2 - 8 \times 4 + 1 = 0$ | $7 \div 8 - 2 \times 4 + 1$ | $-6.125$ | No |
| 2 | $2 \times 4 - 8 + 5 \div 1 = 50$ | $8 \times 4 - 2 + 5 \div 1$ | $35$ | No |
| 3 | $8 \times 4 + 6 - 2 \div 1 = 6$ | $2 \times 4 + 6 - 8 \div 1$ | $6$ | Yes |
| 4 | $8 \times 4 - 9 \div 3 + 2 = 35$ | $2 \times 4 - 9 \div 3 + 8$ | $13$ | No |
Therefore, interchanging 8 and 2 makes the equation in Option 3 correct.
| Concept | Description |
|---|---|
| Interchange Numbers | Swapping the positions of two specific numbers within an expression or equation. |
| Order of Operations (BODMAS/PEMDAS) | A set of rules specifying the sequence in which mathematical operations should be performed to evaluate an expression correctly. |
| Evaluating Equations | Calculating the value of one side of an equation to check if it equals the value of the other side. |
Understanding the order of operations is crucial for correctly solving mathematical expressions, especially those involving multiple operations like addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
Mistakes in applying this order can lead to incorrect results. Practice with different types of expressions helps in mastering this rule.
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