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Originally Posted by jimmy-3-way
True, but
48 ÷ 2 * (9 + 3)
Is the same.
And the answer is 288
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False.
48 ÷ 2 * (9 + 3) is not the same as 48÷2(9+3)
As written, 48÷2(9+3) = 2
The implied multiplication 2(9+3) precedes the division in the equation.
This debate has been complicated by persons who have warped basic rules to cast question on what usually is a straightforward mathematical standard.