re: Bizarre Math Question and Answer breaks the internet - Sorry if already posted

Its what makes me laugh about these threads. I see both sides. I personally solve it to be 2 at first. But don't think 288 is wrong. Its just as correct. I personally distribute right away as it simplifies the equation for me. But that's my habit. If the equation isn't written correctly, that would screw me over. Good thing I'm an engineer who only solves equations that mean something. I know the physics behind it, so I know how it should be solved.

I'm being a condescending, know it all engineer when I say this , but I really feel people who stick to the right to left so adamantly don't have a ridiculous amount of mathematical experience.