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Combinatorics Difficulty 4.8 AIME Find the answer

Use the four numbers 8,8,8,108, 8, 8, 10, and the four basic arithmetic operations to form an expression \qquad that equals 24 (parentheses can be added).

A number or a short expression. Spacing and $ signs are ignored.

Solution

【Analysis and Solution】Calculate, make 24 points.
(108)×8+8=24 (10-8) \times 8+8=24

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