using 4 fives, with any signs( +, -, /, x, etc.) sum to 24.
(5*5)-(5/5)=25-1=24
well knowing 6x4 will do it..
(5+5/5)(5-5/5) but too many fives, so
(5*5-(5/5) )
can only use 4 fives >.< thanks for helping tho =)
Bobpursley showed you the solution using 4 fives.
Bosnian also gave you the same solution.
To find a combination of four fives that sum to 24, we can use basic arithmetic operations (+, -, *, /). Let's break down the problem step by step:
1. Start with the first five: 5.
2. We need to combine it with the other three fives to reach a sum of 24. Let's assign variables to the other fives to make it easier to explain. So, let's call them A, B, and C.
3. We need to come up with a formula using the four fives and various operations to get 24.
Let's proceed with some examples:
1. Addition:
If we add all the fives together (5 + 5 + 5 + 5), we get 20. We need an additional 4 to reach 24. But since we only have fives, it's not possible to achieve the sum using only addition.
2. Subtraction:
If we subtract one of the fives from another (5 - 5), we get 0. Adding the remaining three fives (5 + 5 + 5) gives us 15. However, no combination of subtraction and addition can result in 24.
3. Multiplication:
If we multiply the first two fives together (5 * 5), we get 25. Subtracting one of the remaining fives (25 - 5) gives us 20. Finally, subtracting the last five (20 - 5) brings us to 15. Unfortunately, we can't reach 24 using only multiplication and subtraction.
4. Division:
If we divide one of the fives by another (5 / 5), we get 1. Adding the remaining three fives (5 + 5 + 5) gives us 15. However, as with the previous attempts, there is no combination of division, addition, and subtraction that gives us 24.
After exploring all the possibilities, we find that it is not possible to use four fives with any combination of basic arithmetic operations to sum to 24.