In the provided image, there is a grid of numbers where an algebraic operation is applied across each row. We need to determine the operation and use it to find the missing number in the last cell of the third row.

Analysis of the Rows

• First Row: $9, 1, 6, 4$
• Second Row: $4, 5, 7, 2$
• Third Row: $5, 8, 8, ?$

Determining the Operation

The operation should be consistent across all rows. Let's analyze the first two rows to identify the operation.

First Row Calculation

For numbers $9, 1, 6, 4$, we need to check basic operations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division) or a combination that yields a consistent result across the rows.

Second Row Calculation

For numbers $4, 5, 7, 2$, we repeat the same process.

I'll compute various potential operations to see which one applies uniformly across the rows. Let's start by trying to add, subtract, multiply, and divide these numbers in different combinations to find a pattern that fits both rows.The calculated operations for the first two rows reveal the following results:

• Sum of elements: First row is 20, second row is 18
• Product of elements: First row is 216, second row is 280
• Maximum minus Minimum: First row is 8, second row is 5
• First minus Last: First row is 5, second row is 2

None of these simple operations match consistently across the first two rows. Let's consider if there is a pattern involving combinations of these operations or perhaps a different approach. I will next examine potential patterns by observing relationships or modified operations between the numbers in each row. Let's start with common divisors or differences between subsequent numbers.It seems like I can’t do more advanced data analysis right now. Please try again later. If you have any other questions or need assistance with a different query, feel free to let me know!

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