The answer is 5. Work backwards: first add 7 to 9, then divide by 2, then subtract 3.
9+7=16
16/2=8
8-3=5
Cross Check:
5+3=8
8*2=16
16-7=9
Final Answer: 5
Answer: 17+ 16 = 33
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in 3.4653, there is one digit to the left of the decimal point, that is the ones position
in 34.653, there are 2 numbers to the left of the decimal point, the 3 is located in the tens place
so 34.653 is greater than 3.4653