For fuck's sake
I was wrong and saw the error.
These other niggas is on some other shit
How come all of these Math Scholars are missing the same fundamental thing?
48÷2(9+3) = ????
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I was wrong and saw the error.
These other niggas is on some other shit
How come all of these Math Scholars are missing the same fundamental thing?
yes, in this case it means that before you do any thing else, you add 9 and 3. the 2 does not "belong" to the parenthesis.
If you have a TI-89 or similar calculator, put in 48÷2(9+3) and tell me what it says
EDIT*************
I saw that you said you used a scientific calculator, which model did you use?
My baby sisters both got 2. One is in High school at 13 and Harvard bound taking classes with Juniors and seniors with a 5.0 gpa. The other will be pretty much the same
And you are related to them which is why you got 2. None of them take math or have a math major if that is what they get. It's a matter of interpreting this problem. If you interpret this problem as
48 in the numerator and in the denominator 2(9+3) you will get 2 but that is not what this problem is stating as written. You do the 9+3 first which is 12 then you have 48/2*12 you go left to right. That is a math rule with regard to order of operations. 48/2 = 24*12= 288. We need an arbritrator, someone said in a post earlier that they were emailing math.com. They'll decide this once and for all.
You think you could just throw that in an 18 page thread like it hasn't been posted already?
Fuck it. Thread should've never been this long.
I worked the problem in my head and then double checked with a calc. I'm in college so things like this are still fresh in my head so.
Actually My baby sister will be majoring in math at an ivy league school and will be a minor her first 2 years of college lol. WE KNOW WHAT WE'RE DOING. Thanks.
You are correct so why is it that you are...
1. Acting as though the 2 is inside the parenthesis when it is clearly OUTSIDE!
The rules DO NOT STATE solve anything attached to the parenthesis, ONLY WHAT IS INSIDE THEM!!!
2. Realize as well that once you've added the 9 and 3 to get 12, you are moving from right to left to multiply, CLEARLY BREAKING THE FIRST RULE OF MOVING FROM LEFT TO RIGHT!!!
The stupidity of dumb niggas never fails to dissapoint.
They don´t stand order of operations no matter how many times it is clearly articulated to them.
Oh boy, here we go again. Throw it in google or a good scientific calculator and the answer is 288.
lmao you wrong as shit this thread won't end until we get a math.com written answer to this problem which will come back as 288. It's all about the order of operations that you keep doing wrong. you don't multiply the 2 before you divide. If you do you get 2 as answer which is wrong. I'm not going to quote my degree or major or what classes I took. None of that shit matters if your wrong. One of us is right I am 100% confident I am but then again the people on Maury say the same damn thing too and end up wrong as hell. We'll see
yes, in this case it means that before you do any thing else, you add 9 and 3. the 2 does not "belong" to the parenthesis.
If you have a TI-89 or similar calculator, put in 48÷2(9+3) and tell me what it says
EDIT*************
I saw that you said you used a scientific calculator, which model did you use?
Ur wrong idiot. The 2 is basically part of the parenthesis in this case. If enter the equation that way into the 83 ur telling it to divide 2 into 48 first, and thats wrong. Calculators can't stop you from being an idiot. You have to know the rules.
i didnt read anyone's answer but the answer is 288 (double ivy leaguer here)
PEMDAS = parenthesis then exponents, then Multiplication OR division (whichever comes first from left to right), then addition OR subtraction (whichever comes first from left to right).
those who think it is 2 are wrong. It would only be 2 if it were such: 48/(2(9+3))
PEMDAS = parenthesis then exponents, then Multiplication OR division (whichever comes first from left to right), then addition OR subtraction (whichever comes first from left to right).
those who think it is 2 are wrong. It would only be 2 if it were such: 48/(2(9+3))
Obviously you don't, because you got the wrong answer. This is simple grade school arithmetic. If addition, division and multiplication are beyond the grasp of your sister, then I'd suggest that the only way that she is going to get into Harvard is with a mop and a bucket.
The answer is 2 according to http://www.purplemath.com/modules/orderops2.htm
a # next to () has to be distributed first even if division is further left on the line. sorry couldnt find an exact example (+1 on end but you guys get the point)
This next example displays an issue that almost never arises but, when it does, there seems to be no end to the arguing.
* Simplify 16 ÷ 2[8 – 3(4 – 2)] + 1.
16 ÷ 2[8 – 3(4 – 2)] + 1
= 16 ÷ 2[8 – 3(2)] + 1
= 16 ÷ 2[8 – 6] + 1
= 16 ÷ 2[2] + 1 (**)
= 16 ÷ 4 + 1
= 4 + 1
= 5
The confusing part in the above calculation is how "16 divided by 2[2] + 1" (in the line marked with the double-star) becomes "16 divided by 4 + 1", instead of "8 times by 2 + 1". That's because, even though multiplication and division are at the same level (so the left-to-right rule should apply), parentheses outrank division, so the first 2 goes with the [2], rather than with the "16 divided by". That is, multiplication that is indicated by placement against parentheses (or brackets, etc) is "stronger" than "regular" multiplication. Typesetting the entire problem in a graphing calculator verifies this hierarchy:
Note that different software will process this differently; even different models of Texas Instruments graphing calculators will process this differently. In cases of ambiguity, be very careful of your parentheses, and make your meaning clear. The general consensus among math people is that "multiplication by juxtaposition" (that is, multiplying by just putting things next to each other, rather than using the "×" sign) indicates that the juxtaposed values must be multiplied together before processing other operations. But not all software is programmed this way, and sometimes teachers view things differently. If in doubt, ask!
a # next to () has to be distributed first even if division is further left on the line. sorry couldnt find an exact example (+1 on end but you guys get the point)
This next example displays an issue that almost never arises but, when it does, there seems to be no end to the arguing.
* Simplify 16 ÷ 2[8 – 3(4 – 2)] + 1.
16 ÷ 2[8 – 3(4 – 2)] + 1
= 16 ÷ 2[8 – 3(2)] + 1
= 16 ÷ 2[8 – 6] + 1
= 16 ÷ 2[2] + 1 (**)
= 16 ÷ 4 + 1
= 4 + 1
= 5
The confusing part in the above calculation is how "16 divided by 2[2] + 1" (in the line marked with the double-star) becomes "16 divided by 4 + 1", instead of "8 times by 2 + 1". That's because, even though multiplication and division are at the same level (so the left-to-right rule should apply), parentheses outrank division, so the first 2 goes with the [2], rather than with the "16 divided by". That is, multiplication that is indicated by placement against parentheses (or brackets, etc) is "stronger" than "regular" multiplication. Typesetting the entire problem in a graphing calculator verifies this hierarchy:
Note that different software will process this differently; even different models of Texas Instruments graphing calculators will process this differently. In cases of ambiguity, be very careful of your parentheses, and make your meaning clear. The general consensus among math people is that "multiplication by juxtaposition" (that is, multiplying by just putting things next to each other, rather than using the "×" sign) indicates that the juxtaposed values must be multiplied together before processing other operations. But not all software is programmed this way, and sometimes teachers view things differently. If in doubt, ask!
Go read again. There have been multiple examples to bring the proper answer. Most people are just stupid like you
I can´t wait to see how everyone responds when that official answer comes back.
Obviously you don't, because you got the wrong answer. This is simple grade school arithmetic. If addition, division and multiplication are beyond the grasp of your sister, then I'd suggest that the only way that she is going to get into Harvard is with a mop and a bucket.
I actually Ace EVERY FUCKING MATH CLASS I TAKE. I was the 2nd highest grade on my midterm. Meaning I kill Asians and shit you guys worship lol. I know wtf I'm doing, thanks. Your dumb ass will never be on my level to be honest. My sister will EASILY select any college she wants, and none of us go/will go to school outside of the top 25 in the country. Try again.
Thanks for bringing my headache back. Now I don't know all over again. Why is this so DIFFICULT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
And why do I give a FUCK!!?!?!?!?!?!? 
The poster above you made is clear to me what they are doing. They seem to think the 2(9+3) is evaluated first instead of just (9+3).
Wherever they went to school, it wasn't explained to them that 2(9+3) is the same as 2 * (9+3).
Personally, I say fuck 'em. The world needs dishwashers! I graduated from high school (and college for that matter) a couple of decades ago. If I remember that shit, it ought to be fresh in the minds of these young bucks.
If this question was on your math test you still would have aced it but you would have gotten this question wrong. A 99% is still an A+. Be proud
i was right with my 2 but someone up top was correcting someone witht he wrong info and this is what i did after i saw that
http://www.google.com/#sclient=psy&...=1&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.&fp=55c8263d7bbf5131
http://www.google.com/#sclient=psy&...=1&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.&fp=55c8263d7bbf5131
The answer is 2 nigga, so you might as well pay up now. I'll give you my Paypal Email as well...
Simplify 16 – 3(8 – 3)2 ÷ 5.
16 – 3(8 – 3)2 ÷ 5
= 16 – 3(5)2 ÷ 5
= 16 – 3(25) ÷ 5
= 16 – 75 ÷ 5
= 16 – 15
= 1
http://www.purplemath.com/modules/orderops2.htm
288
The stupidity of dumb niggas never fails to dissapoint.
This problem got brothas and sistas using their brains. It doesn't matter wrong or right but the fact that people are using their brains and thoughts for something other than porn is a positive thing.
i was right with my 2 but someone up top was correcting someone witht he wrong info and this is what i did after i saw that
http://www.google.com/#sclient=psy&...=1&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.&fp=55c8263d7bbf5131
http://www.google.com/#sclient=psy&...=1&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.&fp=55c8263d7bbf5131
another one according to http://www.kwiznet.com/p/takeQuiz.php?ChapterID=2393&CurriculumID=40&Num=4.21
Method 2: B O D M A S
The letters in the word BODMAS stand for various operations.
B - Stands for Bracket.
O - Stands for "OF" or "Orders" (ie Powers and Square Roots, etc.)
D - Stands for Division.
M - Stands for Multiplication.
A - Stands for Addition.
S - Stands for Subtraction
* Example 1:
40 - 2(2+3)
Correct : 40 - 2(5) = 40 - 10 = 30
Incorrect: 40 - 2(5) = 38(5) = 190
When there are two or more parenthesis, grouping symbols, you perform the inner most grouping symbol first.
again the answer is 2
Method 2: B O D M A S
The letters in the word BODMAS stand for various operations.
B - Stands for Bracket.
O - Stands for "OF" or "Orders" (ie Powers and Square Roots, etc.)
D - Stands for Division.
M - Stands for Multiplication.
A - Stands for Addition.
S - Stands for Subtraction
* Example 1:
40 - 2(2+3)
Correct : 40 - 2(5) = 40 - 10 = 30
Incorrect: 40 - 2(5) = 38(5) = 190
When there are two or more parenthesis, grouping symbols, you perform the inner most grouping symbol first.
again the answer is 2
Notice that most of the people who came up with 288 don't feel the need to address people as idiots. Your emotion over this subject is only further proof that you are not thinking logically.
A calculator, unlike you, knows the rules including the order of operations. I'm using a TI-89 not an 83.
Post a credible source that backs up your claims.
Thanks for bringing my headache back. Now I don't know all over again. Why is this so DIFFICULT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
stay strong don't let that bullshit change your mind
The answer is 2 according to http://www.purplemath.com/modules/orderops2.htm
a # next to () has to be distributed first even if division is further left on the line. sorry couldnt find an exact example (+1 on end but you guys get the point)
This next example displays an issue that almost never arises but, when it does, there seems to be no end to the arguing.
* Simplify 16 ÷ 2[8 – 3(4 – 2)] + 1.
16 ÷ 2[8 – 3(4 – 2)] + 1
= 16 ÷ 2[8 – 3(2)] + 1
= 16 ÷ 2[8 – 6] + 1
= 16 ÷ 2[2] + 1 (**)
= 16 ÷ 4 + 1
= 4 + 1
= 5
The confusing part in the above calculation is how "16 divided by 2[2] + 1" (in the line marked with the double-star) becomes "16 divided by 4 + 1", instead of "8 times by 2 + 1". That's because, even though multiplication and division are at the same level (so the left-to-right rule should apply), parentheses outrank division, so the first 2 goes with the [2], rather than with the "16 divided by". That is, multiplication that is indicated by placement against parentheses (or brackets, etc) is "stronger" than "regular" multiplication. Typesetting the entire problem in a graphing calculator verifies this hierarchy:
Note that different software will process this differently; even different models of Texas Instruments graphing calculators will process this differently. In cases of ambiguity, be very careful of your parentheses, and make your meaning clear. The general consensus among math people is that "multiplication by juxtaposition" (that is, multiplying by just putting things next to each other, rather than using the "×" sign) indicates that the juxtaposed values must be multiplied together before processing other operations. But not all software is programmed this way, and sometimes teachers view things differently. If in doubt, ask!
In the example above there are two sets of brackets which is what the people saying 288
have said you need in order to get an answer of 2.If there was only 1 bracket you do WHAT'S INSIDE THE BRACKET FIRST THEN PROCEED FROM LEFT TO RIGHT!
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