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re: Simple math equation. Am I retarded or do people really not understand pemdas
Posted on 7/5/15 at 8:29 pm to 7thWardTiger
Posted on 7/5/15 at 8:29 pm to 7thWardTiger
Why not 3.6?
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Posted on 7/5/15 at 8:30 pm to 7thWardTiger
58 is the correct answer without any added assumptions. The next most logical answer would probably be 3.6 if the assumption is that the / is actually a fraction with the left side on top and the right side on the bottom.
Posted on 7/5/15 at 8:31 pm to RunningBlake
With the given information, it isn't correct to assume 2(3)+4 is a denominator.
This post was edited on 7/5/15 at 8:41 pm
Posted on 7/5/15 at 8:31 pm to Croacka
quote:
There is no operation inside the parentheses so they mean nothing really
This. The p in pedmas means to do the operation with first, otherwise it is just a multiplication sign.
Posted on 7/5/15 at 8:31 pm to 7thWardTiger
the answer is 279,936.
This post was edited on 7/5/15 at 8:33 pm
Posted on 7/5/15 at 8:32 pm to baylorbaiter
3.6
Posted on 7/5/15 at 8:33 pm to 7thWardTiger
Answer is 10
parenthesis
exponents
multiplication
division
add
subtrat
parenthesis
exponents
multiplication
division
add
subtrat
Posted on 7/5/15 at 8:34 pm to 7thWardTiger
You aren't multiplying before your divide
Posted on 7/5/15 at 8:34 pm to beaverfever
Acronyms are why America sucks at math. PEMDAS is correct; however, it's split into 4 levels. Within those levels, you go right to left.
1. Parenthesis
2. Exponents
3. Multiplication
Division
4. Addition
Subtraction
As far as Parenthesis, it's doing equations inside the parenthesis. If it is a single number (i.e. 5(6)), it is assumed to be multiplication like that just was.
1. Parenthesis
2. Exponents
3. Multiplication
Division
4. Addition
Subtraction
As far as Parenthesis, it's doing equations inside the parenthesis. If it is a single number (i.e. 5(6)), it is assumed to be multiplication like that just was.
This post was edited on 7/5/15 at 8:36 pm
Posted on 7/5/15 at 8:35 pm to Croacka
I know 
The operation is complete
The operation is complete
Posted on 7/5/15 at 8:35 pm to TopHog1
quote:
Answer is 10
Posted on 7/5/15 at 8:36 pm to Jcorye1
quote:
With the given information, it isn't correct to assume 2(3)+4 is a numerator.
That would actually be the denominator, but no. If they wanted it to be the denominator, the whole thing would be in parentheses
Posted on 7/5/15 at 8:38 pm to TopHog1
quote:It is actually this:
Answer is 10
parenthesis
exponents
multiplication
division
add
subtract
parenthesis
exponents
multiplication/division
add/subtract
Posted on 7/5/15 at 8:39 pm to 7thWardTiger
Step 1: 6^2 = 36
36 / 2(3)+4
Step 2: 36 / 2 = 18
18(3)+4
Step 3: 18(3) = 54
54+4
Step 4: 54+4 = 58
The answer is 58. You can take it to the bank.
36 / 2(3)+4
Step 2: 36 / 2 = 18
18(3)+4
Step 3: 18(3) = 54
54+4
Step 4: 54+4 = 58
The answer is 58. You can take it to the bank.
Posted on 7/5/15 at 8:40 pm to Cap Crunch
That's what I get for trying to explain math while watching Rick and Morty
Posted on 7/5/15 at 8:41 pm to 7thWardTiger
10
Posted on 7/5/15 at 8:47 pm to Vicks Kennel Club
quote:
The answer is 58. You can take it to the bank.
So explain why you divided before you multiplied, M comes before D in PEMDAS
Posted on 7/5/15 at 8:49 pm to fleaux
P
E
MD
AS
Left to right on the same level.
E
MD
AS
Left to right on the same level.
Posted on 7/5/15 at 8:51 pm to 7thWardTiger
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Posted on 7/5/15 at 8:52 pm to 7thWardTiger
58.
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