Question

Which symbols do you use to get this answer 1 2 3 4=2

Answer 1

The symbols used are: $1 \times 2 \times 3 - 4 = 2$ or 1 + 2 + 3 - 4 = 2

Solution:

Given that we have to use symbols to get the answer

1 2 3 4 = 2

We can use basic arithmetic operations to get the answer

The basic arithmetic operations are addition, subtraction, multiplication and division

Addition is usually signified by the plus symbol "+"

Subtraction is denoted by symbol " - "

Multiplication is usually signified by the symbol "x"

Division is denoted by $\div$

So we can use these set of symbols and make the equation true

Given is: 1 2 3 4 = 2

Multiplying 1 and 2 and 3 will give 6. When 4 is subtracted from 6 we get 2. This makes the statement true

$1 \times 2 \times 3 - 4 = 2\\\\6 - 4 = 2\\\\2 = 2$

Thus the given equation has become true

Therefore the symbols used are: $1 \times 2 \times 3 - 4 = 2$