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07-31-2019, 03:16 PM | #3 |
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Re: Simple Math Problem
PEMDAS tells me the answer is one. 2+2=4, 4*2=8, 8/8=1
(For non-mathies, PEMDAS is the order of operations for math functions: First is whatever's in Parantheses, then Exponents, Multiplacation, Division, Addition, then lastly Subtraction.)
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07-31-2019, 03:23 PM | #4 |
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Re: Simple Math Problem
Once you evaluate the parentheses, you go left to right. 16
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07-31-2019, 03:44 PM | #6 |
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Re: Simple Math Problem
I'm lost. I read 8 divided by 2x4 (8) = 1
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07-31-2019, 03:59 PM | #7 |
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07-31-2019, 04:03 PM | #8 |
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Ok, thanks. Glad I don't need to go back for any math classes anytime soon.
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07-31-2019, 04:34 PM | #9 | |
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Re: Simple Math Problem
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07-31-2019, 05:47 PM | #12 |
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Well, I'm a misanthropic introvert, so...what is this "parties" you speak of?
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07-31-2019, 05:49 PM | #13 | |
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08-01-2019, 06:55 AM | #16 |
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Well it would appear that both answers given are right:
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08-01-2019, 08:33 AM | #18 |
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Re: Simple Math Problem
A wise friend told me "t is a loaded question. You can bypass all ambiguities and misunderstanding with a bracket. Modern Western interpretation says 16. Old Eastern says 1. You can just write 8 / [2(2+2)] as is what is accepted, or (8/2)(2+2) as was used to be accepted, in order to resolve this conversation. Therefore, I would place blame on the opacity of the question."
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08-01-2019, 08:48 AM | #19 |
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Re: Simple Math Problem
You guys have too much time on your hands
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08-01-2019, 09:52 AM | #20 | |
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