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Math: 6÷2(1+2) = ?

 
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Re: Math: 6÷2(1+2) = ?
Okay - the division symbol could be a fraction bar - but it is not in this case. The fraction bar acts like a set of parenthesis.....so, if the division here is like the fraction bar, then you should have used a set of parenthesis - but you did not. This defaults to PEMDAS and the answer is 9.
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Well, I'm waiting. What is the advanced, magical math that solves the equation?
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Simple property. Google "Eliminating Parentheses by distributive Property"
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So if I do it that way...

6÷2(1+2)

6 / 2 (3)

6 / 6

= 1

I think the real answer is a formula written in a shitty way when it causes a confusion resulting in more than 1 answer.
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7.5?
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5 plus-or-minus 4?

GO AHEAD AND TRY TO SAY THAT iS WRONG!!! I DARE YOU!!!1
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Re: Math: 6÷2(1+2) = ?
Six
Divided by
Two times One plus Two

One plus Two equals Three
Two times Three equals Six

Six divided by Six equals One

I only learned through basic Arithmetic in HomeEc. So, please be patient while I slice the Pi...or Pie...or...Heck y'all want it a la mode?
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Re: Math: 6÷2(1+2) = ?
Totally

The answer is 1.

Its unreal how surely the 9 folks believe they are correct.
Telling indeed.
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Well, that is the way of the internet these days. Everyone is right, but only because they say it, not because they proved anything, or said anything intellectual backed up by accepted practices.
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5 plus-or-minus 4?

GO AHEAD AND TRY TO SAY THAT iS WRONG!!! I DARE YOU!!!1
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5 + 4 = 9
5 - 4 = 1

hehe :P
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Re: Math: 6÷2(1+2) = ?
So if I do it that way...

6÷2(1+2)

6 / 2 (3)

6 / 6

= 1

I think the real answer is a formula written in a shitty way when it causes a confusion resulting in more than 1 answer.
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Yes, that is right. You did it as per all the math references out there. You are 1 out of 1000 that actually learned something.
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What is 6 divided by 2 groups of 2+1 ?
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Totally

The answer is 1.

Its unreal how surely the 9 folks believe they are correct.
Telling indeed.
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The 9 folks like me believe they are correct because they were taught that when there is a number before parenthesis it means to multiply.

In the real world people don't do that. When they want you to multiply they write out the times symbol.

I don't know what they taught you in Canada or Australia, but in America you do the math in parenthesis first, then the rest following order of operations.
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Order of Operations







It seems that each student interpreted the problem differently, resulting in two different answers. Student 1 performed the operation of addition first, then multiplication; whereas student 2 performed multiplication first, then addition. When performing arithmetic operations there can be only one correct answer. We need a set of rules in order to avoid this kind of confusion. Mathematicians have devised a standard order of operations for calculations involving more than one arithmetic operation.

Rule 1: First perform any calculations inside parentheses.
Rule 2: Next perform all multiplications and divisions, working from left to right.
Rule 3: Lastly, perform all additions and subtractions, working from left to right
.

The above problem was solved correctly by Student 2 since she followed Rules 2 and 3. Let's look at some examples of solving arithmetic expressions using these rules.


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Re: Math: 6÷2(1+2) = ?
6/2 =3

1+2=3

3x3=9
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This is what I get. The parentheses make that operation separate from the other.
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Totally

The answer is 1.

Its unreal how surely the 9 folks believe they are correct.
Telling indeed.
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The 9 folks like me believe they are correct because they were taught that when there is a number before parenthesis it means to multiply.

In the real world people don't do that. When they want you to multiply they write out the times symbol.

I don't know what they taught you in Canada or Australia, but in America you do the math in parenthesis first, then the rest following order of operations.
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Why is this thread still around lol


Dear Aunt Sally isnt hard to follow

6/2(1+2)
6/2*3
3*3 = 9

Done.

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Totally

The answer is 1.

Its unreal how surely the 9 folks believe they are correct.
Telling indeed.
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The 9 folks like me believe they are correct because they were taught that when there is a number before parenthesis it means to multiply.

In the real world people don't do that. When they want you to multiply they write out the times symbol.

I don't know what they taught you in Canada or Australia, but in America you do the math in parenthesis first, then the rest following order of operations.
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15 ÷ 3 × 4 is not 15 ÷ 12
[link to www.purplemath.com]
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Re: Math: 6÷2(1+2) = ?
15 ÷ 3 × 4 is not 15 ÷ 12
[link to www.purplemath.com]
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from [link to www.purplemath.com]

"math won't work if you can't be sure of the answer, or if the exact same problem can calculate to two or more different answers."


Oh really? What is the answer to this equation?

x = square_root(9)
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Re: Math: 6÷2(1+2) = ?
It seems that each student interpreted the problem differently, resulting in two different answers. Student 1 performed the operation of addition first, then multiplication; whereas student 2 performed multiplication first, then addition. When performing arithmetic operations there can be only one correct answer. We need a set of rules in order to avoid this kind of confusion. Mathematicians have devised a standard order of operations for calculations involving more than one arithmetic operation.

Rule 1: First perform any calculations inside parentheses.
Rule 2: Next perform all multiplications and divisions, working from left to right.
Rule 3: Lastly, perform all additions and subtractions, working from left to right
.

The above problem was solved correctly by Student 2 since she followed Rules 2 and 3. Let's look at some examples of solving arithmetic expressions using these rules.


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"Inside Parentheses" is what they first teach elementary school children. You learn how to really handle parentheses when you get older, by Distribution:

"We use the distributive property to help us find a way around the order of operations while still being sure that we keep the value of the expression."
[link to en.wikibooks.org]

Distribute BEFORE "pedmas" AND use with numbers, possible used to REMOVE parentheses too. [link to www.algebra.com]

Get Rid of parentheses with Distribution:
[link to www.helpalgebra.com]

If there is some factor multiplying the parentheses, then the only way to get rid of the parentheses is to multiply using the distributive law.
[link to www.jamesbrennan.org]
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Re: Math: 6÷2(1+2) = ?
Why is this thread still around lol


Dear Aunt Sally isnt hard to follow

6/2(1+2)
6/2*3
3*3 = 9

Done.

:stewart1:
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The thread won't die because people like you still don't understand how to do math, and we are trying to help you understand Distributing and Factoring. We are not trying to be "right" but rather point you in the right direction so you can see for yourself.
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If there is some factor multiplying the parentheses, then the only way to get rid of the parentheses is to multiply using the distributive law.
[link to www.jamesbrennan.org]
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is the factor multiplying the parentheses 6÷2 ?
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15 ÷ 3 × 4 is not 15 ÷ 12
[link to www.purplemath.com]
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Of course it isn't...

However read THIS:

Ref: Purplemath
[link to www.purplemath.com]
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Re: Math: 6÷2(1+2) = ?
I am curious as to how any of you would handle:

z ÷ a(a+b)

Simplify the above equation.
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I have a degree in mathematics.
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Re: Math: 6÷2(1+2) = ?
Here is the proof, without changing the equation, to show how the original equation was formed:

6 ÷ 6 = 1
6 ÷ (4+2) = 1
6 ÷ 2(2+1) = 1

If you try it 9, you will have to insert parentheses or a times symbol somewhere along the lines, and end up with an illegal proof.
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I have a degree in mathematics.
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I have a degree in Engineering. So what?
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is the factor multiplying the parentheses 6÷2 ?
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No. It would HAVE to be in parentheses to do so. Every book or online references will show you that.
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I have a degree in mathematics.
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I have a degree in Engineering. So what?
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so if you had an engineering problem, who would you listen to, the engineer or the mathematician?
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Re: Math: 6÷2(1+2) = ?
Why is this thread still around lol


Dear Aunt Sally isnt hard to follow

6/2(1+2)
6/2*3
3*3 = 9

Done.

:stewart1:
 Quoting: J&V


The thread won't die because people like you still don't understand how to do math, and we are trying to help you understand Distributing and Factoring. We are not trying to be "right" but rather point you in the right direction so you can see for yourself.
 Quoting: Anonymous Coward 32057798


Obviously, you dont understand the distributive property.

You only use it when what inside the parenthesis cant be combined.

You do parantheses FIRST.

If it was (2+x). THEN YOU COULD USE IT.

You clearly dont understand factoring either!

You use it when what is inside the parentheses cant be combined.

I dont think you know the difference of an integer and a nomial either.

If it was (3x + 3y) you could factor.

....you need to go back to school!!!
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FUCK AMERICANS ARE STUPID

Brackets first
Exponents Second
Multiplication
Division
Addition
Subtraction
and then work left from right


9 your fucking morons this is 3rd grade math

or just type the shit in google search bar if your that fucking stupid or are you all so dumb you can't even copy and paste the question into google.
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Re: Math: 6÷2(1+2) = ?
6÷2(1+2) =

6/2(3) =

6/6 = 1

1

1

1

THATS IT IT IS 1
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6÷2(1+2) =

6/2(3) =

6/6 = 1

1

1

1

THATS IT IT IS 1
 Quoting: DPS


I am guessing DPS stands for DiP Shit as I said if your so stupid you cant do 3rd grade math copy the question into google search bar FUCKING STUPID UNEDUCATED AMERICANS. No wonder your government fucks you up the ass on a daily bases and tells you bull shit 911 Sandy Hook crap to infringe on your rights.

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