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What is 6÷2(1+2) =?

I explain how to get the correct answer by using the modern interpretation of the order of operations. I also explain how you would get a different answer under the historical usage of the division symbol.

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Silaghi Ioan
Silaghi Ioan
17 days ago

1

Jan-Ove Soderberg
Jan-Ove Soderberg
1 month ago

1 is corect, how i have learn it in school

Jan-Ove Soderberg
Jan-Ove Soderberg
1 month ago

Why did i learn the 1917 metode on school in the 70’s , Europe against us, metric against inch and foot, wel im European , and i have learn what joy call old from 1917.
So i think you are wrong

rini aziarti
rini aziarti
5 months ago

1

Nazario D'souza
Nazario D'souza
7 months ago

6 or 9

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