re: Spinoff: X=6/2(2+1)

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the problem is understanding the rules for order of operations

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And it's funny b/c you obviously don't understand them.

6/2(3) is the same as 6 divided by 2 times 3

Working from left to right (PEDMAS) it would be:

6/2 = 3 x 3 = 9

2(3) is not the P in PEDMAS... it's M as in multiply.

Everyone saying the answer is 1 is retarded.