48÷2(9+3) = ???

[kn0wledgeable]

c'mon man lock this up already. it was fun at first but now meh

 

[unkletomcruze]

Originally Posted by kingcrux31

Originally Posted by UnkleTomCruze

Originally Posted by kingcrux31

Showing your solution on paper > Wolfram, Google and your fancy calculator combined.

Equation reads:

[h3]48 ÷ 2 x (9+3)[/h3]
That then becomes...


[h3]48 ÷ 2 x 12[/h3]

It's that simple.

The only way to arrive at a conclusive answer of two is if the original equation were written as:

[h3]48 ÷ (2 x (9+3))[/h3]Because the above equation is specifically telling you that you cannot proceed, definitively, until you multiply the 2 by the product of 9 + 3.

Krux I specifically asked you this question back around the 50+ pages, and you conveniently disregarded it (

), but I'll ask you again.

What's the mathematical difference between writing a (12) and 12? Is the bracketed 12 inherently different from the non-bracketed 12?



...
 

Are you telling me the note I posted is wrong?

I continue to ignore you because the original problem is NOT 48÷2*12.  

Once again, you conveniently ignore the question I asked you.

I'll ask again:

"What's the mathematical difference between writing a (12) and 12? Is the bracketed 12 inherently different from the non-bracketed 12?


...


Now This question goes to out to anyone and everyone championing an answer of 2; Is there a difference between:

[h3]48÷2(9+3) and 48÷ 2 x 1(9+3)[/h3]
I'll wait.


...

 

[unkletomcruze]

Originally Posted by kingcrux31

Originally Posted by UnkleTomCruze

Originally Posted by kingcrux31

Showing your solution on paper > Wolfram, Google and your fancy calculator combined.

Equation reads:

[h3]48 ÷ 2 x (9+3)[/h3]
That then becomes...


[h3]48 ÷ 2 x 12[/h3]

It's that simple.

The only way to arrive at a conclusive answer of two is if the original equation were written as:

[h3]48 ÷ (2 x (9+3))[/h3]Because the above equation is specifically telling you that you cannot proceed, definitively, until you multiply the 2 by the product of 9 + 3.

Krux I specifically asked you this question back around the 50+ pages, and you conveniently disregarded it (

), but I'll ask you again.

What's the mathematical difference between writing a (12) and 12? Is the bracketed 12 inherently different from the non-bracketed 12?



...
 

Are you telling me the note I posted is wrong?

I continue to ignore you because the original problem is NOT 48÷2*12.  

Once again, you conveniently ignore the question I asked you.

I'll ask again:

"What's the mathematical difference between writing a (12) and 12? Is the bracketed 12 inherently different from the non-bracketed 12?


...


Now This question goes to out to anyone and everyone championing an answer of 2; Is there a difference between:

[h3]48÷2(9+3) and 48÷ 2 x 1(9+3)[/h3]
I'll wait.


...

 

[ncmalko1]

The answer is 2. The entire paranthesis must be solved in its entirety 2(9+3)

 

[ncmalko1]

The answer is 2. The entire paranthesis must be solved in its entirety 2(9+3)

 

[kingcrux31]

Originally Posted by usainboltisfast

Originally Posted by kingcrux31

Originally Posted by usainboltisfast



I understand English isn't your first language but you fail at reading you didn't even copy the whole sentence. The only way you can force an equation out of it's normal order of operations is by adding parenthesis. 

Okay Shakespeare.

You still think 48/2(12) is the same 48/(2(12))

When did I say that? The original problem is 48÷2(9+3), NOT 48/2(12).

Look!

http://niketalk.yuku.com/sreply/10757645/48-2-9-3-

And

http://niketalk.yuku.com/sreply/10758580/48-2-9-3-

You still think there is a difference between them! Like I said show proof that shows there is a difference. I already posted info that states otherwise so why can't you do the same?
Like you didn't see this posted 100 pages ago.

 

[kingcrux31]

Originally Posted by usainboltisfast

Originally Posted by kingcrux31

Originally Posted by usainboltisfast



I understand English isn't your first language but you fail at reading you didn't even copy the whole sentence. The only way you can force an equation out of it's normal order of operations is by adding parenthesis. 

Okay Shakespeare.

You still think 48/2(12) is the same 48/(2(12))

When did I say that? The original problem is 48÷2(9+3), NOT 48/2(12).

Look!

http://niketalk.yuku.com/sreply/10757645/48-2-9-3-

And

http://niketalk.yuku.com/sreply/10758580/48-2-9-3-

You still think there is a difference between them! Like I said show proof that shows there is a difference. I already posted info that states otherwise so why can't you do the same?
Like you didn't see this posted 100 pages ago.

 

[kingcrux31]

Originally Posted by ncmalko1

The answer is 2. The entire paranthesis must be solved in its entirety 2(9+3)

Yeah 130 pages and Team 288 can't even solve 2(9+3) = 24. In the original problem, (9+3) is preceded by 2, NOT 48.

 

[kingcrux31]

Originally Posted by ncmalko1

The answer is 2. The entire paranthesis must be solved in its entirety 2(9+3)

Yeah 130 pages and Team 288 can't even solve 2(9+3) = 24. In the original problem, (9+3) is preceded by 2, NOT 48.

 

[usainboltisfast]

Did you really post yourself as your source?

 

[usainboltisfast]

Did you really post yourself as your source?

 

[bc2310]

I've come to these conclusions:
People are taking this way too seriously

Anyone calling the other side an idiot/dummy needs to grow up

On all the polls I've seen on other forums it was 45% to 55% tops either way, thus:

"There are two interpretations of the equation:

1. That the multiplication of 2(9+3) carries precedence over the 48 being against the bracket (answer is 2)

and

2. That the true function before the bracket is 48/2 (answer is 28

This is apparently a mathematical quandry that math nerds joke about over lunch....the interpretation of the statement is ambiguous." 

Sidenote: I believe team 288 *for the most part* are slaves to the matrix 

I say *for the most part* because some team 288ers (very few on this forum) actually know what they're talking about and understand how ambiguous the equation is.

Others are just broken narrow minded records on repeat that come off like know-it-all d bags when really they're losing at life 

And.... I'm done with this thread... unless someone wants to respond... I got that Ben Barra lastworditis, I guess 

 

[bc2310]

I've come to these conclusions:
People are taking this way too seriously

Anyone calling the other side an idiot/dummy needs to grow up

On all the polls I've seen on other forums it was 45% to 55% tops either way, thus:

"There are two interpretations of the equation:

1. That the multiplication of 2(9+3) carries precedence over the 48 being against the bracket (answer is 2)

and

2. That the true function before the bracket is 48/2 (answer is 28

This is apparently a mathematical quandry that math nerds joke about over lunch....the interpretation of the statement is ambiguous." 

Sidenote: I believe team 288 *for the most part* are slaves to the matrix 

I say *for the most part* because some team 288ers (very few on this forum) actually know what they're talking about and understand how ambiguous the equation is.

Others are just broken narrow minded records on repeat that come off like know-it-all d bags when really they're losing at life 

And.... I'm done with this thread... unless someone wants to respond... I got that Ben Barra lastworditis, I guess 

 

[elcatfisho]

Originally Posted by kingcrux31

Originally Posted by ElCatfisho

Originally Posted by ncmalko1

Ohh wait. The answer is 2!


2(9+3) MUST BE FACTORED FIRST IN ITS ENTIRITY.

Even if you do factor 2(9+3) you get 18 + 6. Then you divide 48 by 18, which I'm sure everyone has ruled out that 8.6 is not the answer.

Imma take that as a sign of disrespect, give 2 more cents that I should not be spending in order to make this straight. If this falls on deaf ears, keep laughing, it is good for your health. I'd rather someone stay alive rather than die unamused.

You do everything, I mean EVERYTHING, adding, subtracting, dividing, multiplication, exponents, etc., in the parenthesis. None of this distribution stuff. I'll say this for the last time and from here on out I'll just cosign whatever is being said and laugh at posts.

That means you do (9+3). What I meant by the whole "even if" thing, is that after distributing the two to the 9+3, which is like premeditated murder in math, you would then follow order of operations, not add 18 + 6.

Now continuing on to why 8.666 is not a valid answer, after getting the 12, like said numerous, countless, endless, and probably thousands more times if this thread stays open, you follow order of operations. Multiplication or Division left-to-right is what goes on.

So the equation stands:

[h3]48÷18 + 6
[/h3]
That's how 8.666 is found. And it is not the answer.

[h3]48÷2(12)
[/h3]
Divide 48 by 2 first, then multiply by 12. Final answer is 288.

Let me clarify: Distributing into the parenthesis is legal, maybe I've mucked that clarification up, but not when there is a term ahead of it that needs to be divided (48 in this case). You cannot work the problem from right to left.

Again, I don't care at all if you don't agree with me because that's the way I've been taught and it is the most logical method I know. It does not make sense to me to multiply 2 x 12 second when there is not an additional bracket in the equation, which would look like [2(9+3)]. Left-to-right math has to be followed so 48/2 is done second, not 2 x 12.

I am completely certain in my own knowledge that it is 288. I hope you understand but if you still believe it is 2 then I have nothing more to say except my opinion that that method of order of operations is completely illogical in the case of this particular equation.

 

[elcatfisho]

Originally Posted by kingcrux31

Originally Posted by ElCatfisho

Originally Posted by ncmalko1

Ohh wait. The answer is 2!


2(9+3) MUST BE FACTORED FIRST IN ITS ENTIRITY.

Even if you do factor 2(9+3) you get 18 + 6. Then you divide 48 by 18, which I'm sure everyone has ruled out that 8.6 is not the answer.

Imma take that as a sign of disrespect, give 2 more cents that I should not be spending in order to make this straight. If this falls on deaf ears, keep laughing, it is good for your health. I'd rather someone stay alive rather than die unamused.

You do everything, I mean EVERYTHING, adding, subtracting, dividing, multiplication, exponents, etc., in the parenthesis. None of this distribution stuff. I'll say this for the last time and from here on out I'll just cosign whatever is being said and laugh at posts.

That means you do (9+3). What I meant by the whole "even if" thing, is that after distributing the two to the 9+3, which is like premeditated murder in math, you would then follow order of operations, not add 18 + 6.

Now continuing on to why 8.666 is not a valid answer, after getting the 12, like said numerous, countless, endless, and probably thousands more times if this thread stays open, you follow order of operations. Multiplication or Division left-to-right is what goes on.

So the equation stands:

[h3]48÷18 + 6
[/h3]
That's how 8.666 is found. And it is not the answer.

[h3]48÷2(12)
[/h3]
Divide 48 by 2 first, then multiply by 12. Final answer is 288.

Let me clarify: Distributing into the parenthesis is legal, maybe I've mucked that clarification up, but not when there is a term ahead of it that needs to be divided (48 in this case). You cannot work the problem from right to left.

Again, I don't care at all if you don't agree with me because that's the way I've been taught and it is the most logical method I know. It does not make sense to me to multiply 2 x 12 second when there is not an additional bracket in the equation, which would look like [2(9+3)]. Left-to-right math has to be followed so 48/2 is done second, not 2 x 12.

I am completely certain in my own knowledge that it is 288. I hope you understand but if you still believe it is 2 then I have nothing more to say except my opinion that that method of order of operations is completely illogical in the case of this particular equation.

 

[kingcrux31]

Originally Posted by usainboltisfast

Did you really post yourself as your source?

Source? For what? You can't understand my notes? That's your problem, not mine. You can't tell me they're wrong. Not you, not anyone on this board. 
You should study distribution and simple polynomial factoring before you even deal with such problems. Until then, stick with addition or subtraction ONLY. 

You don't even know what this is...

http://niketalk.yuku.com/sreply/10757645/48-2-9-3-

 

[kingcrux31]

Originally Posted by usainboltisfast

Did you really post yourself as your source?

Source? For what? You can't understand my notes? That's your problem, not mine. You can't tell me they're wrong. Not you, not anyone on this board. 
You should study distribution and simple polynomial factoring before you even deal with such problems. Until then, stick with addition or subtraction ONLY. 

You don't even know what this is...

http://niketalk.yuku.com/sreply/10757645/48-2-9-3-

 

[usainboltisfast]

Originally Posted by kingcrux31

Originally Posted by usainboltisfast

Did you really post yourself as your source?

Source? For what? You can't understand my notes? That's your problem, not mine. You can't tell me they're wrong. Not you, not anyone on this board. 
You should study distribution and simple polynomial factoring before you even deal with such problems. Until then, stick with addition or subtraction ONLY. 

You don't even know what this is...

http://niketalk.yuku.com/sreply/10757645/48-2-9-3-

Your notes pove nothing you just wrote 2 different equations and said they are not equal to each other that doesnt prove anything except those 2 equations you wrote are different.

You are saying that 48÷2(9+3) is the same as 48/(2(9+3)). I am asking you to prove that with some SOURCES. If what you are saying is so true why is it that NO where on the ENTIRE INTERNET states their is a fundamental difference between the signs? If you are the only person you can cite for this statement CLEARLY you are wrong.

 

[usainboltisfast]

Originally Posted by kingcrux31

Originally Posted by usainboltisfast

Did you really post yourself as your source?

Source? For what? You can't understand my notes? That's your problem, not mine. You can't tell me they're wrong. Not you, not anyone on this board. 
You should study distribution and simple polynomial factoring before you even deal with such problems. Until then, stick with addition or subtraction ONLY. 

You don't even know what this is...

http://niketalk.yuku.com/sreply/10757645/48-2-9-3-

Your notes pove nothing you just wrote 2 different equations and said they are not equal to each other that doesnt prove anything except those 2 equations you wrote are different.

You are saying that 48÷2(9+3) is the same as 48/(2(9+3)). I am asking you to prove that with some SOURCES. If what you are saying is so true why is it that NO where on the ENTIRE INTERNET states their is a fundamental difference between the signs? If you are the only person you can cite for this statement CLEARLY you are wrong.

 

[n00b logic]

This is still going on?

Any one ever tried replacing any number on the equation with an X?

Someone solve these:

1. 48÷2(9+X) = 288

2. 48÷2(X+3) = 288

3. 48÷X(9+3) = 288

4. X÷2(9+3) = 288

5. 48÷2(9+X) = 2

6. 48÷2(X+3) = 2

7. 48÷X(9+3) = 2

8. X÷2(9+3) = 2

I think team 288 wins.

 

[unkletomcruze]

...YOU truly are pathetic.

Game Over...

...

 

[unkletomcruze]

...YOU truly are pathetic.

Game Over...

...

 

[n00b logic]

This is still going on?

Any one ever tried replacing any number on the equation with an X?

Someone solve these:

1. 48÷2(9+X) = 288

2. 48÷2(X+3) = 288

3. 48÷X(9+3) = 288

4. X÷2(9+3) = 288

5. 48÷2(9+X) = 2

6. 48÷2(X+3) = 2

7. 48÷X(9+3) = 2

8. X÷2(9+3) = 2

I think team 288 wins.

 

[kingcrux31]

Originally Posted by ElCatfisho

Originally Posted by kingcrux31

Originally Posted by ElCatfisho

Even if you do factor 2(9+3) you get 18 + 6. Then you divide 48 by 18, which I'm sure everyone has ruled out that 8.6 is not the answer.

Imma take that as a sign of disrespect, give 2 more cents that I should not be spending in order to make this straight. If this falls on deaf ears, keep laughing, it is good for your health. I'd rather someone stay alive rather than die unamused.

You do everything, I mean EVERYTHING, adding, subtracting, dividing, multiplication, exponents, etc., in the parenthesis. None of this distribution stuff. I'll say this for the last time and from here on out I'll just cosign whatever is being said and laugh at posts.

That means you do (9+3). What I meant by the whole "even if" thing, is that after distributing the two to the 9+3, which is like premeditated murder in math, you would then follow order of operations, not add 18 + 6.

Now continuing on to why 8.666 is not a valid answer, after getting the 12, like said numerous, countless, endless, and probably thousands more times if this thread stays open, you follow order of operations. Multiplication or Division left-to-right is what goes on.

So the equation stands:

[h3]48÷18 + 6
[/h3]
That's how 8.666 is found. And it is not the answer.

[h3]48÷2(12)
[/h3]
Divide 48 by 2 first, then multiply by 12. Final answer is 288.

Let me clarify: Distributing into the parenthesis is legal, maybe I've mucked that clarification up, but not when there is a term ahead of it that needs to be divided (48 in this case). You cannot work the problem from right to left.

Again, I don't care at all if you don't agree with me because that's the way I've been taught and it is the most logical method I know. It does not make sense to me to multiply 2 x 12 second when there is not an additional bracket in the equation, which would look like [2(9+3)]. Left-to-right math has to be followed so 48/2 is done second, not 2 x 12.

I am completely certain in my own knowledge that it is 288. I hope you understand but if you still believe it is 2 then I have nothing more to say except my opinion that that method of order of operations is completely illogical in the case of this particular equation.

I know how Team 288 got their answer. It has been explained numerous times in this thread that the problem is ambiguous and the answer will vary depending on how you solve it...


But the others are just straight ignorant.

 

[kingcrux31]

Originally Posted by ElCatfisho

Originally Posted by kingcrux31

Originally Posted by ElCatfisho

Even if you do factor 2(9+3) you get 18 + 6. Then you divide 48 by 18, which I'm sure everyone has ruled out that 8.6 is not the answer.

Imma take that as a sign of disrespect, give 2 more cents that I should not be spending in order to make this straight. If this falls on deaf ears, keep laughing, it is good for your health. I'd rather someone stay alive rather than die unamused.

You do everything, I mean EVERYTHING, adding, subtracting, dividing, multiplication, exponents, etc., in the parenthesis. None of this distribution stuff. I'll say this for the last time and from here on out I'll just cosign whatever is being said and laugh at posts.

That means you do (9+3). What I meant by the whole "even if" thing, is that after distributing the two to the 9+3, which is like premeditated murder in math, you would then follow order of operations, not add 18 + 6.

Now continuing on to why 8.666 is not a valid answer, after getting the 12, like said numerous, countless, endless, and probably thousands more times if this thread stays open, you follow order of operations. Multiplication or Division left-to-right is what goes on.

So the equation stands:

[h3]48÷18 + 6
[/h3]
That's how 8.666 is found. And it is not the answer.

[h3]48÷2(12)
[/h3]
Divide 48 by 2 first, then multiply by 12. Final answer is 288.

Let me clarify: Distributing into the parenthesis is legal, maybe I've mucked that clarification up, but not when there is a term ahead of it that needs to be divided (48 in this case). You cannot work the problem from right to left.

Again, I don't care at all if you don't agree with me because that's the way I've been taught and it is the most logical method I know. It does not make sense to me to multiply 2 x 12 second when there is not an additional bracket in the equation, which would look like [2(9+3)]. Left-to-right math has to be followed so 48/2 is done second, not 2 x 12.

I am completely certain in my own knowledge that it is 288. I hope you understand but if you still believe it is 2 then I have nothing more to say except my opinion that that method of order of operations is completely illogical in the case of this particular equation.

I know how Team 288 got their answer. It has been explained numerous times in this thread that the problem is ambiguous and the answer will vary depending on how you solve it...


But the others are just straight ignorant.