SOLUTION: Given 3 numbers: 5 5 5 . Using only mathematical operations and using each number only once, get the answer 24

Question 216665: Given 3 numbers: 5 5 5 . Using only mathematical operations and using each number only once, get the answer 24
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Answer by RAY100(1637) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
24 = 5 squared -(5/5)=25-1=24

Answer by MathTherapy(10552) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Given 3 numbers: 5 5 5 . Using only mathematical operations and using each number only once, get the answer 24

If 0 is allowed, we will then have: = 25 - 1 = 24.
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