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

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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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24 = 5 squared -(5/5)=25-1=24

Answer by MathTherapy(10552) About Me  (Show Source):
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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: highlight_green%28%285+%2A+5%29+-+5%5E0%29 = 25 - 1 = 24.