do you understand what you posted here?Microcomputers and teachers
48÷2(9+3) = ????
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Wow. Interesting. More fuel for the disconnect between basic math and linear programming. Maybe this is why those with an engineering background see this equation differently..
lol. I've seen ONE source that stated implied multiplication takes precedence posted here. That one picture.
You haven't posted ANYTHING ELSE that specifically states that. NOTHING.
SO now you won't post it anymore.
Laughable.
You CANNOT because you must evaluate what is in the parens FIRST. That IS PEMDAS. The distributive property is a rule of multiplication, to use it first is defying PEMDAS.
I had enough of this shit.
48÷2(9+3)
is the same as
(48)*(1/2)(9+3)
Now followup and nathan, do THAT math and get back to me.
Use PEMDAS, the distributive property, implied mathematics, do whatever the fuck you want.
But answer that problem.
(48)*(1/2)(9+3)
Try harder. Go back some pages. Posted sites that are from universities and also purplemath. Quote them and then get back to me. I will explain the examples given on those sites more if you need it (which I have a feeling you might)
LOL!
But they are not the same.
You added paretheses AND a times sign AND a 1/2. Because you are making false assumptions about the original problem. You will fail (again).Since you need help with this problem too, I will show you how to solve it. (nice touch adding parentheses to everything--you probably do not even understand the equation you typed):
(48)*(1/2)(9+3)
The first priority is solving any problems INSIDE of the parentheses:
(48)*(1/2)(12)
Next, you multiply any operations involving something ADJACENT to the parentheses: (48)*6
=288
This problem presents itself as a syntax error. I have yet to see any PEMDAS documents, articles, and etc saying to you have to get rid of the parentheses. If there is one, let me know.
One can argue you get rid of the parentheses by multiplying
48
--- (12)
2
If was
48÷2*(9+3)
you can get rid of it after you find the sum and get this
48÷2*12
The people who are getting 288 think * and () are interchangeable. That's legit argument. Also, they dont implement the implied multiplication rule neither. Probably because they are programmers and as you should know, implied multiplication is outlawed in the programming world. Thats why this problem can be ambiguous. A programmer will get 288 other might get 2. It doesnt mean they are wrong.
Getting rid of the equation has never been a big deal in normal problems like 5(5+5) because you simply add and the () convert to multiplication
It always come into play when its a problem like 55-2(a+6)-9=40. You are forced to distribute, but with 5(5+5), not so much.
Using Distributive property with 5(5+5) would be a waste of time when its quicker and easier to add and then multiply.
One can argue you get rid of the parentheses by multiplying
48
--- (12)
2
If was
48÷2*(9+3)
you can get rid of it after you find the sum and get this
48÷2*12
The people who are getting 288 think * and () are interchangeable. That's legit argument. Also, they dont implement the implied multiplication rule neither. Probably because they are programmers and as you should know, implied multiplication is outlawed in the programming world. Thats why this problem can be ambiguous. A programmer will get 288 other might get 2. It doesnt mean they are wrong.
Getting rid of the equation has never been a big deal in normal problems like 5(5+5) because you simply add and the () convert to multiplication
It always come into play when its a problem like 55-2(a+6)-9=40. You are forced to distribute, but with 5(5+5), not so much.
Using Distributive property with 5(5+5) would be a waste of time when its quicker and easier to add and then multiply.
Yes this picture proves that people from different learning background will view this problem differently. Technically they cant be wrong if its what they are taught. But its a lot of people here getting 2 and 288 the wrong way,
I'll explain what you did, since you don't realize it.
By multiplying 48 by 1/2, you went with your erroneous assumption that 48 should be divided by 2 before the 2 is distrbuted, therefore you will always get 288. How about you try to re-write the equation as 48 multiplied by something WITHOUT putting any biases into the new equation?
LOL. 20/5=20*(1/5): in both cases, there is 1 operation...simple multiplication of 2 numbers. there is no ordering. Just perform the operation.Is
20÷5
different than
20*(1/5)
???
Despite me changing the symbols and adding parentheses for clarification? lol
Do the times sign and the 1/5 change anything?
I have stated this multiple times to different posters. Examples
xy=x(y)=x*y...only 1 operation.
Wrong. What you posted says that if the person does not program the device/software correctly, the device can not perform order of operations correctly. This is not an engineering problem. It's simple math and there are rules that apply.Yes this picture proves that people from different learning background will view this problem differently. Technically they cant be wrong if its what they are taught. But its a lot of people here getting 2 and 288 the wrong way,
Its not a problem its a rule in programming. Thats why EXCEL and GOOGLE gives the answer to be 288.
My old ass came in here thinking Imma learn some math after all these years, ya'll got me more confused than ever, I REFUSE to read all that hieroglyphics shit you all wrote, letters and numbers should not mix!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
No seriously, what's the answer?
No seriously, what's the answer?
You wrote it wrong
you made it seem like 48 *1 divided by 2 instead of 48 times 1/2
it should be 48*(1/2)(9+3)
the way you wrote doesnt change the question.
Unless that's what you are going for.
\My old ass came in here thinking Imma learn some math after all these years, ya'll got me more confused than ever, I REFUSE to read all that hieroglyphics shit you all wrote, letters and numbers should not mix!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
No seriously, what's the answer?
The answer is 2 homie.
If you convert 1/2 to .5 you would get
48÷2(9+3)=48/2(9+3)=48 * .5(9+3)
=48*.5(12)
=48*6
=288
Now try to tell me 1/2 doesnt = .5
Remember, a fraction is implied division.
I think what you was going for was
48 * .5
-------- =2
(9+3)
c/s
lol at this fat ass nigga. you are real fuckin stupid to believe that shit you just told yourself
Yo. How old are you? 20's, 30's, 40's or 50's?
Certain things that you say, make me think that you are quite a bit older than me. Keep in mind, I'm not talking shit in this instance.
In programming their is no ÷(for division) and x(for multiplication) its replaced with /(for division) and *(for multiplication)
Instead of having a problem like 3 x 3 = 9 the usual way,in programming you write it as 3 * 3 = 9 and etc
Kwak Hyun Hwa reveals the answer to 48÷2(9+3)
On April 11th, singer/gagwoman Kwak Hyun Hwa, who’s also a mathematics graduate from the prestigious Ewha Women’s University, revealed the answer to 48÷2(9+3). This math problem has been circulating on many international forums lately, as users battled it out over whether the correct answer was ‘2′ or ‘288′.
The star confidently expressed through her me2day, “A lot of people have asked me through personal messages what the answer to 48÷2(9+3) is. The answer is 2!”
After she revealed her answer, Korean netizens began debating over whether or not her answer was correct.
To explain how Kwak Hyun Hwa got ‘2′ for her answer, she first solved the figures in the parentheses, then multiplied the sum by 2. The resulting number of 24 she used to divide 48, and ended up with the final answer of 2.
Other netizens took a different route by following the mathematical rule of BEDMAS strictly. They solved the brackets, then divided 48 by 2, which yielded 24. They they multiplied 24 by 12, which gave the final answer of 288.
Which answer do you feel is the correct one?
http://www.allkpop.com/2011/04/kwak-hyun-hwa-reveals-the-answer-to-48÷293
This shit went viral!
On April 11th, singer/gagwoman Kwak Hyun Hwa, who’s also a mathematics graduate from the prestigious Ewha Women’s University, revealed the answer to 48÷2(9+3). This math problem has been circulating on many international forums lately, as users battled it out over whether the correct answer was ‘2′ or ‘288′.
The star confidently expressed through her me2day, “A lot of people have asked me through personal messages what the answer to 48÷2(9+3) is. The answer is 2!”
After she revealed her answer, Korean netizens began debating over whether or not her answer was correct.
To explain how Kwak Hyun Hwa got ‘2′ for her answer, she first solved the figures in the parentheses, then multiplied the sum by 2. The resulting number of 24 she used to divide 48, and ended up with the final answer of 2.
Other netizens took a different route by following the mathematical rule of BEDMAS strictly. They solved the brackets, then divided 48 by 2, which yielded 24. They they multiplied 24 by 12, which gave the final answer of 288.
Which answer do you feel is the correct one?
http://www.allkpop.com/2011/04/kwak-hyun-hwa-reveals-the-answer-to-48÷293
This shit went viral!
Excel and Google and any other SOFTWARE can not give you the correct answer to this problem, as has been demonstrated on BGOL by 40% of people and you with the image you just posted
Yup. Will always be 2.
You are confusing yourself.
a/bc=a/(bc) multiplication and division are of the same order, so if you substitute numbers in, you will see that you can multiply or divide first and get the exact same answer.
(a/b)*c=ac/b. In this equation you have prioritized that (a/b) is to be read as a fraction. In the original equation there are no paretheses around the 48/2 so you can not assume that it is to be read as a fraction. I said that at least 10 pages ago.
As long as math has been around, do you REALLY think there is NO rule for how to order operations where the is multplication of parentheses by placing a number or function next to it? Seriously? The most objective subject in the world???? C'mon please son.
Right. Smart girl.Kwak Hyun Hwa reveals the answer to 48÷2(9+3)
On April 11th, singer/gagwoman Kwak Hyun Hwa, who’s also a mathematics graduate from the prestigious Ewha Women’s University, revealed the answer to 48÷2(9+3). This math problem has been circulating on many international forums lately, as users battled it out over whether the correct answer was ‘2′ or ‘288′.
The star confidently expressed through her me2day, “A lot of people have asked me through personal messages what the answer to 48÷2(9+3) is. The answer is 2!”
After she revealed her answer, Korean netizens began debating over whether or not her answer was correct.
To explain how Kwak Hyun Hwa got ‘2′ for her answer, she first solved the figures in the parentheses, then multiplied the sum by 2. The resulting number of 24 she used to divide 48, and ended up with the final answer of 2.
Other netizens took a different route by following the mathematical rule of BEDMAS strictly. They solved the brackets, then divided 48 by 2, which yielded 24. They they multiplied 24 by 12, which gave the final answer of 288.
Which answer do you feel is the correct one?
http://www.allkpop.com/2011/04/kwak-hyun-hwa-reveals-the-answer-to-48÷293
This shit went viral!
Doesn't get much clearer than this...
Oh and by the way. You setting up the problem like this, thinking light bulbs would go off, is further evidence of your ignorance.
How did I miss this?
Still waiting for the special ones to justify this. I would also like to point to the ignorance of the idiot who asked this question, thinking that it would justify the answer being 2.
No wiggle room, negro. Not a single bit!
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