48÷2(9+3) = ???

[do work son]

Originally Posted by usainboltisfast

Originally Posted by LimitedRetroOG

Turning the equation into a fraction would change it into a completely different equation altogether.
I will admit if the equation is a fraction, the answer would be 2. But as is? 288.

Exactly. Clearly the author knows how to use parenthesis, if they wanted to indicate THAT fraction all they had to do is add a parenthesis before the 2 and after the end parenthesis.

division problems are fractions, so im not sure as to how you think it changes. you're solving a multiplication problem by multiplying 48 halves and (9+3) when it clearly says to divide 48 by 2(9+3).

the division sign is the only sign in the problem, so im not sure why yall don't set it up as a classic division problem.

 

[do work son]

Originally Posted by usainboltisfast

Originally Posted by LimitedRetroOG

Turning the equation into a fraction would change it into a completely different equation altogether.
I will admit if the equation is a fraction, the answer would be 2. But as is? 288.

Exactly. Clearly the author knows how to use parenthesis, if they wanted to indicate THAT fraction all they had to do is add a parenthesis before the 2 and after the end parenthesis.

division problems are fractions, so im not sure as to how you think it changes. you're solving a multiplication problem by multiplying 48 halves and (9+3) when it clearly says to divide 48 by 2(9+3).

the division sign is the only sign in the problem, so im not sure why yall don't set it up as a classic division problem.

 

[yungchris504]

Originally Posted by spacerace

Originally Posted by yungchris504

And the easiest way to look at the above problem is to do it old school


48 / 2(9+3) is also



48
----------
2(9+3)




and another mistake you guys are making is if you divide the 2 by 48 you also must divide the (9+3) by 48 as well. Yall need some Differential Equations in yall lives.

Distributive property is a property of numbers that ties the operation of addition (or subtraction) and multiplication together.

http://www.algebrahelp.co...implifying/distribution/

so since it is addition the 2 is factored out. But if it was division this will not be the case

 

[yungchris504]

Originally Posted by spacerace

Originally Posted by yungchris504

And the easiest way to look at the above problem is to do it old school


48 / 2(9+3) is also



48
----------
2(9+3)




and another mistake you guys are making is if you divide the 2 by 48 you also must divide the (9+3) by 48 as well. Yall need some Differential Equations in yall lives.

Distributive property is a property of numbers that ties the operation of addition (or subtraction) and multiplication together.

http://www.algebrahelp.co...implifying/distribution/

so since it is addition the 2 is factored out. But if it was division this will not be the case

 

[il prescelto]

The stupidity in this thread is appalling.
Someone on Team 2 simplify this, please:

48/2/12     or, if you prefer     48÷2÷12
Is it 2? Or is it 288?

 

[il prescelto]

The stupidity in this thread is appalling.
Someone on Team 2 simplify this, please:

48/2/12     or, if you prefer     48÷2÷12
Is it 2? Or is it 288?

 

[limitedretroog]

Because if it's a fraction, you solve both different ways.
Fraction: solve denominator first, divide by numerator.
As is: Order of operations, parentheses, exponents, multiplication/division (whichever comes first from left to right), addition/subtraction (whichever comes first from left to right) in that order.
Solving the equation any other way would just be completely ignoring the rules altogether and just making up your own.

 

[limitedretroog]

Because if it's a fraction, you solve both different ways.
Fraction: solve denominator first, divide by numerator.
As is: Order of operations, parentheses, exponents, multiplication/division (whichever comes first from left to right), addition/subtraction (whichever comes first from left to right) in that order.
Solving the equation any other way would just be completely ignoring the rules altogether and just making up your own.

 

[usainboltisfast]

Originally Posted by yungchris504

Originally Posted by usainboltisfast

Originally Posted by yungchris504

Which problem?

Problems b and n

10 x 2 (2+3) = 10 x ( 4 +6)  = 10 x 10 = 100 (check)

4(16/2) x2(15/3) = (64 /

x (30 / 6 ) =  does not apply it only applies when it is distribute over addition and subtraction

You realize you MUST solve whats in the parenthesis first before trying to distribute right?

 

[usainboltisfast]

Originally Posted by yungchris504

Originally Posted by usainboltisfast

Originally Posted by yungchris504

Which problem?

Problems b and n

10 x 2 (2+3) = 10 x ( 4 +6)  = 10 x 10 = 100 (check)

4(16/2) x2(15/3) = (64 /

x (30 / 6 ) =  does not apply it only applies when it is distribute over addition and subtraction

You realize you MUST solve whats in the parenthesis first before trying to distribute right?

 

[crazy dav0]

who came up with this

 

[crazy dav0]

who came up with this

 

[usainboltisfast]

Originally Posted by do work son

Originally Posted by usainboltisfast

Originally Posted by LimitedRetroOG

Turning the equation into a fraction would change it into a completely different equation altogether.
I will admit if the equation is a fraction, the answer would be 2. But as is? 288.

Exactly. Clearly the author knows how to use parenthesis, if they wanted to indicate THAT fraction all they had to do is add a parenthesis before the 2 and after the end parenthesis.

division problems are fractions, so im not sure as to how you think it changes. you're solving a multiplication problem by multiplying 48 halves and (9+3) when it clearly says to divide 48 by 2(9+3).

the division sign is the only sign in the problem, so im not sure why yall don't set it up as a classic division problem.

You are implying that juxtaposition overrides order of operation like I said show me a math problem that proves this.

 

[usainboltisfast]

Originally Posted by do work son

Originally Posted by usainboltisfast

Originally Posted by LimitedRetroOG

Turning the equation into a fraction would change it into a completely different equation altogether.
I will admit if the equation is a fraction, the answer would be 2. But as is? 288.

Exactly. Clearly the author knows how to use parenthesis, if they wanted to indicate THAT fraction all they had to do is add a parenthesis before the 2 and after the end parenthesis.

division problems are fractions, so im not sure as to how you think it changes. you're solving a multiplication problem by multiplying 48 halves and (9+3) when it clearly says to divide 48 by 2(9+3).

the division sign is the only sign in the problem, so im not sure why yall don't set it up as a classic division problem.

You are implying that juxtaposition overrides order of operation like I said show me a math problem that proves this.

 

[kramer]

The people on Team 288 are ignoring the parentheses after (9+3) have been added. It's still there, except now it is 2 (12) making it 48/2(12) so you still multiply the 2 to the 12 first.
Team 2 ftw

 

[kramer]

The people on Team 288 are ignoring the parentheses after (9+3) have been added. It's still there, except now it is 2 (12) making it 48/2(12) so you still multiply the 2 to the 12 first.
Team 2 ftw

 

[elcatfisho]

This is a waste of time.

Mentioned more than at least 10 times, this argument whether it is 2 or 288 is pointless because there isn't enough explicit information to differentiate between what must be done first. Both distribution and PEMDAS methods are correct... but interfere with each other.

2 or 288 should be the answer; not just one.

 

[elcatfisho]

This is a waste of time.

Mentioned more than at least 10 times, this argument whether it is 2 or 288 is pointless because there isn't enough explicit information to differentiate between what must be done first. Both distribution and PEMDAS methods are correct... but interfere with each other.

2 or 288 should be the answer; not just one.

 

[certifiedsw]

Originally Posted by Kramer

The people on Team 288 are ignoring the parentheses after (9+3) have been added. It's still there, except now it is 2 (12) making it 48/2(12) so you still multiply the 2 to the 12 first.
Team 2 ftw

Jesus Christ. 2(12) = 2 * 12 !!!!!!
Since multiplication and division are the in the same rank in PEMDAS YOU GO FROM LEFT TO RIGHT. 

The parentheses doesn't mean anything, THERE'S NOTHING INSIDE THE PARENTHESES TO DO. YOU ALREADY ADDED 9+3. 

 

[certifiedsw]

Originally Posted by Kramer

The people on Team 288 are ignoring the parentheses after (9+3) have been added. It's still there, except now it is 2 (12) making it 48/2(12) so you still multiply the 2 to the 12 first.
Team 2 ftw

Jesus Christ. 2(12) = 2 * 12 !!!!!!
Since multiplication and division are the in the same rank in PEMDAS YOU GO FROM LEFT TO RIGHT. 

The parentheses doesn't mean anything, THERE'S NOTHING INSIDE THE PARENTHESES TO DO. YOU ALREADY ADDED 9+3. 

 

[do work son]

Originally Posted by usainboltisfast

Originally Posted by do work son

Originally Posted by usainboltisfast


Exactly. Clearly the author knows how to use parenthesis, if they wanted to indicate THAT fraction all they had to do is add a parenthesis before the 2 and after the end parenthesis.

division problems are fractions, so im not sure as to how you think it changes. you're solving a multiplication problem by multiplying 48 halves and (9+3) when it clearly says to divide 48 by 2(9+3).

the division sign is the only sign in the problem, so im not sure why yall don't set it up as a classic division problem.

You are implying that juxtaposition overrides order of operation like I said show me a math problem that proves this.

in a division problem you have a÷b in a multiplication problem you have a*b. you're implying a multiplication when there's already a division sign. don't make it harder than it is

a= 48
b= 2(9+3)

 

[do work son]

Originally Posted by usainboltisfast

Originally Posted by do work son

Originally Posted by usainboltisfast


Exactly. Clearly the author knows how to use parenthesis, if they wanted to indicate THAT fraction all they had to do is add a parenthesis before the 2 and after the end parenthesis.

division problems are fractions, so im not sure as to how you think it changes. you're solving a multiplication problem by multiplying 48 halves and (9+3) when it clearly says to divide 48 by 2(9+3).

the division sign is the only sign in the problem, so im not sure why yall don't set it up as a classic division problem.

You are implying that juxtaposition overrides order of operation like I said show me a math problem that proves this.

in a division problem you have a÷b in a multiplication problem you have a*b. you're implying a multiplication when there's already a division sign. don't make it harder than it is

a= 48
b= 2(9+3)

 

[Deleted member 37467]

How the $%!* is this 95 pages, 

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[Deleted member 37467]

How the $%!* is this 95 pages, 

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[snakeyes17]

Distribution = Multiplication. You are multiplying the inside numbers by the outside.
If you are doing this, you have to do division first.
48 divided by 2 is 24.
Then distribute that to the numbers inside
24(9+3) in which 9+3 would already be found to be 12.
That is the proper way to do it, and if you don't know what, then I don't know what to say.
Distributive Property works, but you still have to follow the order of operations.

Originally Posted by do work son

Originally Posted by usainboltisfast

Originally Posted by LimitedRetroOG

Turning the equation into a fraction would change it into a completely different equation altogether.
I will admit if the equation is a fraction, the answer would be 2. But as is? 288.

Exactly. Clearly the author knows how to use parenthesis, if they wanted to indicate THAT fraction all they had to do is add a parenthesis before the 2 and after the end parenthesis.

division problems are fractions, so im not sure as to how you think it changes. you're solving a multiplication problem by multiplying 48 halves and (9+3) when it clearly says to divide 48 by 2(9+3).

the division sign is the only sign in the problem, so im not sure why yall don't set it up as a classic division problem.

No. The only thing that is being divided is 48 by 2. If it was 2(9+3) it would all have to be contained within parentheses or brackets. This is basic in algebra.
You can't just assume that. It is not one term. I don't know what to tell you.