48÷2(9+3) = ????

[780alti]

So this question has been confusing to many people on my local forum here and i was wondering what others take on this question are. So what is it?

[ADDirishboy]

I wear a helmet to work. What do you expect.

[Encryptshun]

Order of operations. Parentheticals first, then left to right.

48/2(9+3) =
48/2(12)=
24(12)=
288


but then again, i was an English major.

[RobPaulson]

i havent used a "÷" operator since elementary school, in big boy mathematics we use fractions.

[AppleBonker]

Chad wins.

[ADDirishboy]

but then again, i was an English major.

Obviously.....

[AppleBonker]

its 2.

there is nothing confusing about order of operations dude. nothing.

Weren't you an engineer?

[AppleBonker]

Damnit, for it to be 2 it would have to read 48/(2(9+3))

The question read 48/2*12

[coupecrazy1232]

its 288...
P.E.M.D.A.S
for those who say 2 u need to learn basic math and order of operations

[780alti]

Here is what people think on local forums here
Also,

[coupecrazy1232]

Damnit, for it to be 2 it would have to read 48/(2(9+3))

The question read 48/2*12

very good!!

[coupecrazy1232]

Oh good lord.

48/2(9+3)
48/2(12)
48/24
2

Wow. That was easy.

obviously not...u got it wrong!!

[RobPaulson]

theres no such thing as dividing, there is only multiplying by a reciprocal, you're using imaginary algebraic operators, y0.

[Encryptshun]

Gerry, that sure sounds like something an engineer would say.

[ThatGuyRoger]

42

[OriginalWheelman]

theres no such thing as dividing, there is only multiplying by a reciprocal, you're using imaginary algebraic operators, y0.

I had 20 apples and I multiplied them by a reciprocal into groups of 2.

[AppleBonker]

42

I hope this is an Adams reference...

[Encryptshun]

42

I see what you did there. And I LOLed.

[RobPaulson]

I had 20 apples and I multiplied them by a reciprocal into groups of 2.

DAMN STRAIGHT YOU DID!

the division symbol was only invented to help stupid people do algebra who dont understand fractions.

[gearhead05]

its 288...
P.E.M.D.A.S
for those who say 2 u need to learn basic math and order of operations

It's been forever since I've actually had to do any math like this, but following PEMDAS wouldn't you need to MULTIPLY before you DIVIDE (hence the peMDas)?

[AppleBonker]

Nope, multiply and divide orders are determined by reading left to right:

http://www.mathgoodies.com/lessons/vol7 ... tions.html

[Razi]

288, trust me I'm Asian.

[AppleBonker]

No one was doubting your ethnicity!

[gearhead05]

Nope, multiply and divide orders are determined by reading left to right:

http://www.mathgoodies.com/lessons/vol7 ... tions.html

Ahh, I stand corrected. I forgot that the multiply and divide functions were "equals" when it came to the order of how to do them.

[coupecrazy1232]

Nope, multiply and divide orders are determined by reading left to right:

http://www.mathgoodies.com/lessons/vol7 ... tions.html

exactly, they are done at the same time starting left to right...

It's been forever since I've actually had to do any math like this, but following PEMDAS wouldn't you need to MULTIPLY before you DIVIDE (hence the peMDas)?

[Speedy7_7]

How is this even an argument/poll?

Pick up a basic algebra textbook and read about the order of operations.

its 288 by the way

I just took a basic pre-college level math course, yes I'm 27, yes I admit that I may not be "educated" but I will beat you in a chicken wing eating contest.

And I participate in this: http://projecteuler.net/

[Razi]

How is this even an argument/poll?

Pick up a basic algebra textbook and read about the order of operations.

Arguing about facts ftw!

[Encryptshun]

Isn't that why the internet was invented?

[Speedy7_7]

Arguing about facts ftw!

Its like arguing with conservative christains.

[AppleBonker]

Isn't that why the internet was invented?

Nope, it was invented for (p0rn).

Keeping on topic, notice the parenthesis suggesting that p0rn be calculated first BEFORE other items.