Simple Math Problem

[Porch Dweller]

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.)

[Wharf Rat]

Originally Posted by Porch Dweller

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.)

Once you evaluate the parentheses, you go left to right. 16

[icehog3]

Originally Posted by Wharf Rat

Once you evaluate the parentheses, you go left to right. 16

I'm lost. I read 8 divided by 2x4 (8) = 1

[Wharf Rat]

Originally Posted by icehog3

I'm lost. I read 8 divided by 2x4 (8) = 1

After you do the parentheses, you go left to right so,

8/2*(2+2)=

8/2*4=

4*4= 16

[icehog3]

Originally Posted by Wharf Rat

After you do the parentheses, you go left to right so,

8/2*(2+2)=

8/2*4=

4*4= 16

Ok, thanks. Glad I don't need to go back for any math classes anytime soon.

[AdamJoshua]

Originally Posted by Porch Dweller

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.)

You must be loads of fun at parties

[Porch Dweller]

Originally Posted by AdamJoshua

You must be loads of fun at parties

Well, I'm a misanthropic introvert, so...what is this "parties" you speak of?

[markem]

Originally Posted by Porch Dweller

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.)

well, no. See https://study.com/academy/lesson/wha...-examples.html

[Porch Dweller]

Originally Posted by markem

well, no. See https://study.com/academy/lesson/wha...-examples.html

I forgot all about that. But I'm drinking whiskey and have taken two Benadryl, so I've probably forgotten my dog's name, too.