Replace the? by the correct mathematical symbol to make the expression true:

8 ? 5 ? 4 ? 9 = 45

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  1. +, - , × 
  2. x, -, +
  3. ×, +, -
  4. -, +, × 

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Option 2 : x, -, +
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Given expression: 8 ? 5 ? 4 ? 9 = 45

Option 1: +, -, ×

8 + 5 - 4 × 9

= 13 - 36

= -23 ≠ 45

Option 2: ×, -, +

8 × 5 - 4 + 9

= 40 - 4 + 9

= 36 + 9

= 45 (Correct)

Option 3: ×, +, -

8 × 5 + 4 - 9

= 40 + 4 - 9

= 44 - 9

= 35 ≠ 45

Option 4: -, +, ×

8 - 5 + 4 × 9

= 3 + 36

= 39 ≠ 45

Hence, the correct is answer is "Option 2".

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