Simple Math Problem

Wharf Rat · 07-31-2019, 03:23 PM

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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 · 07-31-2019, 03:44 PM

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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 · 07-31-2019, 03:59 PM

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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 · 07-31-2019, 04:03 PM

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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.