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algebra junior
Problem
Each of the symbols and represents an operation in the set , and . What is the value of ? Express your answer as a common fraction.
Solution
In the equation , the numerator of the fraction in the left hand side must be quadruple the denominator. By trial and error, the only way this works is if the operation is multiplication and the operation is subtraction, in which case the equation becomes . Thus, the value of the given expression is .
Final answer
\frac{14}{3}