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Old 04-29-2011, 07:12 PM  
Vjo
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Quote:
Originally Posted by carzygirls View Post
48÷2(9+3) = 288
same as
48/2 * 12 = 288
or
48 * 12/2 = 288
or
48/2 * 9 + 48/2 * 3 = 288

It will always equal 288 Denominator (in this case is 2). If it was actually 2*(9+3) the entire denominator must be wrapped so.... (2*(9+3)).

I know it's late to chime in but the answer as the formula is written is 288.
Its been a while but the 2(9+3) is done before dividing into 48. It is considered a "package" or 2 times what's in the parenthesis.

Correct answer is indeed 2.

Cant believe this went 4 pages.

And yes I have taken Calculus so I know Algebra like it was beaten into me.

Last edited by Vjo; 04-29-2011 at 07:14 PM..
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