SOLUTION: How does 8, 6, 4 and 3 equal 24 using only +, -, * and /?

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Question 642511: How does 8, 6, 4 and 3 equal 24 using only +, -, * and /?
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8 plus 4 is 12. 6 divided by 3 is 2. 12 times 2 is 24. Because of order of operations, you need to use parentheses as well as the symbols given.

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