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re: Solve this math problem
Posted on 9/5/17 at 12:06 pm to Placebeaux
Posted on 9/5/17 at 12:06 pm to Placebeaux
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Posted on 9/5/17 at 12:07 pm to Korkstand
You do realize that when asked for clarification, the OP went and edited to the current equation, right? His first attempt was even more poorly written.
And the one that's there now, "9-3÷1/3+1=" still gives an answer of 9.
So, at this point, if he meant to put the 1/3 in parentheses, he's had 13 pages to do so.
So, even asking questions and attempting to figure out intent, the answer to the problem as stated is still 9.
And the one that's there now, "9-3÷1/3+1=" still gives an answer of 9.
So, at this point, if he meant to put the 1/3 in parentheses, he's had 13 pages to do so.
So, even asking questions and attempting to figure out intent, the answer to the problem as stated is still 9.
Posted on 9/5/17 at 12:07 pm to Korkstand
quote:Then you're stupid because there's no way to always get intent right.
To me? Intent always matters
But, if you simply apply math rules, you can never be incorrect.
quote:This is nothing more than a guess.
"solving the actual problem rather than the poorly transcribed one"?
You are GUESSING that it is poorly transcribed and not merely a case of a person adding math at different times, or, INTENDING to use the same division symbol across but accidentally using the wrong one.
You solve what is before you. If it is wrong, it is wrong because of the composer.
Posted on 9/5/17 at 12:08 pm to LNCHBOX
quote:...for you?
Too fricking bad.
quote:I know. You don't even seem concerned with solving anyone's problems.
Not my problem.
quote:Sorry, bro, if anyone ever writes 3/1/3, I'm going to question the intent. There are zero reasons to ever write a problem that way. Further, if it is actually written with spacing as 3 / 1/3, and then 3÷1/3, I'm just going to question it further until I know what is intended.
I'd rather ridicule you for thinking intent matters to the answer of an equation.
So, ridicule all you want, but I provided the correct solution to OP's problem, and you didn't. Who is deserving of ridicule, here? You, and OP. So get off it.
Posted on 9/5/17 at 12:09 pm to lsupride87
-2
Posted on 9/5/17 at 12:10 pm to Placebeaux
If I recall, Kork also pretended for page after page to rewrite the Monte Hall problem.
This is a shtick of his.
This is a shtick of his.
Posted on 9/5/17 at 12:10 pm to Placebeaux
is it 3 divided by 1/3 or 3 divided by 1, divided by 3? Since there's no reason to use a division symbol and a / I assume the former.
9-[3/(1/3)]+1=
9-[9]+1=1
9-[3/(1/3)]+1=
9-[9]+1=1
Posted on 9/5/17 at 12:10 pm to Placebeaux
quote:Nope, the answer is 6. Because I intended for it to be (4-2)*3
-2
Posted on 9/5/17 at 12:11 pm to MLCLyons
quote:So you just figured you would change the equation as well?
is it 3 divided by 1/3 or 3 divided by 1, divided by 3? Since there's no reason to use a division symbol and a / I assume the former.
9-[3/(1/3)]+1=
9-[9]+1=1
Posted on 9/5/17 at 12:11 pm to Placebeaux
6/4
Posted on 9/5/17 at 12:11 pm to Placebeaux
1.
This is early high school math
This is early high school math
Posted on 9/5/17 at 12:11 pm to TexasTiger1185
quote:And you got it wrong
1.
This is early high school math
Posted on 9/5/17 at 12:12 pm to MLCLyons
quote:
is it 3 divided by 1/3 or 3 divided by 1, divided by 3? Since there's no reason to use a division symbol and a / I assume the former.
Aw man. That's gonna frick up Kork's psychic approach to math!!
Your "assumption" is just as good as his!(reference parenthesis vs changed division symbol and adding brackets)
This post was edited on 9/5/17 at 12:13 pm
Posted on 9/5/17 at 12:12 pm to ShortyRob
quote:No, intent.... on a message board where the proper symbols are not easily typed.
"intent"......in a math problem.
Adding () "ruins" the "difficulty" of the problem, which is why I assume OP didn't add them.
Posted on 9/5/17 at 12:12 pm to LSUBoo
ah.
i just went with one third.
meh.
i just went with one third.
meh.
Posted on 9/5/17 at 12:13 pm to Korkstand
quote:No. Adding() completing changes the equation actually
Adding () "ruins" the "difficulty" of the problem, which is why I assume OP didn't add them.
Once again, please solve this problem for me 4-2*3=
Posted on 9/5/17 at 12:13 pm to lsupride87
quote:-2, why are you asking me?
4-2*3
what is the answer korkstand?
Don't give me any "intent" bullshite. That problem is clear.
Posted on 9/5/17 at 12:13 pm to Korkstand
quote:Nope, the answer is 6. I intended for the problem to be (4-2)*3
-2, why are you asking me?
Posted on 9/5/17 at 12:13 pm to lsupride87
Here is the original
Posted on 9/5/17 at 12:14 pm to Korkstand
quote:
No, intent.... on a message board where the proper symbols are not easily typed
You're trolling.
Just like you did in the Monte Hall thread.
Enjoy your troll.
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