Define the binary operator # by: a#b = the smaller value of a or b.; %3D Simplify each of the following. Do the order of operations (do what is in parentheses first). a. (7#8) # 5 = b. (6#9) # 2 = %3D

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Define the binary operator # by:
a#b = the smaller value of a or b.;
Simplify each of the following. Do the order of operations (do what is in parentheses first).
a. (7#8) # 5 =
b. (6#9) # 2 =
Transcribed Image Text:Define the binary operator # by: a#b = the smaller value of a or b.; Simplify each of the following. Do the order of operations (do what is in parentheses first). a. (7#8) # 5 = b. (6#9) # 2 =
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