48÷2(9+3) = ????
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The problem isn't with the math, it is a problem with how the problem is written out. I would argue that you could do that problem two ways and come out with 2 or 288. The equation is just written wrong
You work them both left to right.
48÷2*12 = 24*12 288
12*2÷48 = 24÷48 = .5
I'm going to have to make this in a large font.
MULTIPLICATION AND DIVISION ARE OF EQUAL PRECEDENCE. When you come across multiplication and division you work left to right. Multiplication DOES NOT take precedence over division. THAT is where everyone is fucking up.
Again this is the Same problem, please explain how to get 288?
48
------
2(9+3)
48
------
2(9+3)
Doing the parentheses first means doing whats inside the parentheses first. 2(12) is part of the [MA]
(9+3) is part of the [PE]
It's just looked it up, I don't think they are equal.
Multiplication trumps division
and
Addition has a precedence over subtraction.
Positive over negative.
PEMDAS
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Order_of_operations
It is helpful to treat division as multiplication by the reciprocal (multiplicative inverse) and subtraction as addition of the opposite (additive inv)
in the real world, if you substract 4 apples from 3 apple, you don't really have a negative one apple. You just have Zero apples.
i'd like to see someone answer this too.
Exactly.
The answer is 288.
There's no ambiguity. Google, any graphing calculator, MATLAB, and other mathematical software will give you the correct answer of 288.
You changed the equation if you input it "like this" 48/(2(9+3))
As the op wrote it, the equation is essentially (48/2)*(9+3)
Funny how the most disrespectful person in this thread is the most ignorant.
In math, the way you write it changes an equation without having to change the numbers or even the symbols.
You just said that 48/2(9+3) as written in the OP is 288. So you AGREED.
In your haste to act superior to others you make yourself look like an IDIOT by first AGREEING with me and those who said 288, but then saying they're WRONG! But YOU are the one changing the equation to hide the fact that you initially were INCORRECT!
Fuck that calculator shit man, these are simple ass numbers we're dealing with.
And I agree 48/(2(9+3)) IS 2. I already beat you to that punch as well. If you have me on ignore, then too bad because you'll remain IGNORANT. But I doubt anything could change that.
The way the problem is written can be interpreted as (48/2)*(9+3)= ??? that is how people come up with 288. The correct way the problem should be written is how you have it above
lmao I've got two of my boys both with masters in Engineering and both of them got two different answers. I'm thinking it's 2 now fuck this problem and my previous posts.
And this I can agree with, but the argument will continue
But, some folks can also say it is:
48/2 * (9+3)
Your joyful ignorance is sad.
Youre gleeful because you don't know shit
I find that sad, bruh
Still waiting...........
Its not the same
it would be the same if it was 48 ÷ [2(9+3)]
But since its not its
48
----- (9+3)
2
The problem is written wrong or misunderstood because there needs to be a * before the (9+3) for everyone to get it. Instead of putting the imaginary * in place people are putting an imaginary bracket around 2(9+3)
No it's not. The one line equivalent to that problem is 48/(2(9+3))
Leave it to BGOL to fuck with my head because I can see it this way as well!!!
It's true that multiplication and division are equal.
down from 2/3 but still more than half the cats on this board got the answer wrong. I gotta manage some of you ninjas money.
Using that same wikipedia page you posted I found this:
"These mnemonics may be misleading, especially if the user is not aware that multiplication and division are of equal precedence, as are addition and subtraction. Using any of the above rules in the order "addition first, subtraction afterward" would also give the wrong answer."
my first move is (9+3)=12, then I do 48/2=24, then I did 24*12=288
Man that is COrrect..Fuck the BUllshit..this is sad fellas I mean c'mon son!
IT'S A GLITCH IN THE MATRIX!!!
That makes no sense at all... You just complicated a simple algebra equation.
The answer is 288.
In the order of operations (pemdas), multiply and divide do not out rank each other. Its whatever comes first.
In order to use distributive property, you have to come up with the same answer you did when you used pemdas. Pemdas takes precedent. If using distributive property changes the outcome it cant be used.
In the order of operations (pemdas), multiply and divide do not out rank each other. Its whatever comes first.
In order to use distributive property, you have to come up with the same answer you did when you used pemdas. Pemdas takes precedent. If using distributive property changes the outcome it cant be used.
Alex, I think Sakem has me on ignore.
If possible can you quote my reply to this dumb ignorant ass.
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