All are correct.

Ask Trump!

Chief posted:

All are correct.

Ask Trump!

9. Trump like big numbers whether it's correct or not.

It would be 1 if it was written as 6/(2(1+2))

but the operation is 6 divided by 2 then times (1+2) = 9

RiffRaff posted:

6/2(1+2)

this big thing on social media as to whether it's 1 or 9

 

I said 1

 

I saw these problems on FB,lots of folks got it wrong.

Using [PEMDAS] 6/2(1+2) =6/6 =1

Mits...how you know that guy is correct? he show you his credentials...

Some Algebra texts have it as 1, while some as 9

RiffRaff posted:

Mits...how you know that guy is correct? he show you his credentials...

Some Algebra texts have it as 1, while some as 9

Could it be that SOME algebra texts are incorrect? Unless PEMDAS is not applicable anymore, then any damn answer is correct.

2(3) = 2x3 = (2) x (3)

Here is a detailed explanation of the problem.

There are some changes after 1917,using PEMDAS or BODMAS

skeldon_man posted:

RiffRaff posted:

Mits...how you know that guy is correct? he show you his credentials...

Some Algebra texts have it as 1, while some as 9

Could it be that SOME algebra texts are incorrect? Unless PEMDAS is not applicable anymore, then any damn answer is correct.

PEMDAS is applicable, but brackets take precedence in PEMDAS, and some view 2(1+2) = 6

RiffRaff posted:

skeldon_man posted:

RiffRaff posted:

Mits...how you know that guy is correct? he show you his credentials...

Some Algebra texts have it as 1, while some as 9

Could it be that SOME algebra texts are incorrect? Unless PEMDAS is not applicable anymore, then any damn answer is correct.

PEMDAS is applicable, but brackets take precedence in PEMDAS, and some view 2(1+2) = 6

Riff,

take a look at the video i posted.

RiffRaff posted:

6/2(1+2)

this big thing on social media as to whether it's 1 or 9

I said 1

ONE = 1 is correct.

Explanation for 6/2(1+2)

Specific process == brackets must be solved first.

That is = 6/2x3, which then becomes 6/6 = 1

Demerara_Guy posted:

RiffRaff posted:

6/2(1+2)

this big thing on social media as to whether it's 1 or 9

I said 1

ONE = 1 is correct.

Explanation for 6/2(1+2)

Specific process == brackets must be solved first.

That is = 6/2x3, which then becomes 6/6 = 1

Incorrect. The order of operation is 6 divided by 2 =3 then multiply by 3 gives you 9. 

Basic mathematics.

-- Brackets are always solved first.

Demerara_Guy posted:

Basic mathematics.

-- Brackets are always solved first.

True; but then the left to right rule applies. 6 divided by 2 then multiply by 3 = 9.

Incorrect yet again.

Demerara_Guy posted:

Basic mathematics.

-- Brackets are always solved first.

Correct. In step 1: That's is the 2+1. Then the division 6/2.
Step 2: 3(3) = 9

Demerara_Guy posted:

That is = 6/2x3, which then becomes 6/6 = 1

DG 

WHY YOU LET EVERYONE KNOW THAT YOU A RE DUMB ASS?

An explanation ...

When you are asked to expand, it will mean doing everything within the parenthesis and then remove the parenthesis.

Parenthesis also mean multiplication.

In a question like this 3 (2 + 5), the parenthesis means to multiply, however, you won't multiply until you complete the operation which is 2 + 5, which will become 7 and then it would be multiplied by 3.

Parenthesis, Braces, and Brackets

Source -- https://www.thoughtco.com/pare...and-brackets-2312410

Demerara_Guy posted:

An explanation ...

When you are asked to expand, it will mean doing everything within the parenthesis and then remove the parenthesis.

Parenthesis also mean multiplication.

In a question like this 3 (2 + 5), the parenthesis means to multiply, however, you won't multiply until you complete the operation which is 2 + 5, which will become 7 and then it would be multiplied by 3.

Parenthesis, Braces, and Brackets

by Deb Russell, Updated May 08, 2017

Source -- https://www.thoughtco.com/pare...and-brackets-2312410

Stupid man, multiplication and division are on the same level. When they come together in the same equation, then left to right takes precedence. 

Don't you know your left hand from your right hand?

Go read the PEMDAS rules.

Chief posted:

DG 

WHY YOU LET EVERYONE KNOW THAT YOU A RE DUMB ASS?

He could only remember the first rule.

PEMDAS or other source will show that the answer for the question is ONE.

Mars,

DG cannot mean Dumb Ass.

It has to be DA.

Chief posted:

Mars,

DG cannot mean Dumb Ass.

It has to be DA.

Chief, DG can mean Dumb Gadaha. 

Demerara_Guy posted:

PEMDAS or other source will show that the answer for the question is ONE.

You reached up to here correctly - That is = 6/2x3, 

PEMDAS states that if you have multiplication and division in the equation, they are on the same level and you must proceed from left to right. So in this case, left first is 6/2 = 3 and then 3X3 = 9. 

Go back to school and learn PEMDAS.

Here is a tough example that explains PEMDAS in an easy step by step video.

https://www.khanacademy.org/ma...f-operations-example

Mitwah posted:

Chief posted:

Mars,

DG cannot mean Dumb Ass.

It has to be DA.

Chief, DG can mean Dumb Gadaha. 

Go to the head of the class.

Mitwah posted:

It would be 1 if it was written as 6/(2(1+2))

but the operation is 6 divided by 2 then times (1+2) = 9

OH NO...

You do not rewrite 

Always, parentheses, first, thus:

6/2(1+2) =6/2(3) =6/2*3 = 6/6 =1

And if you think I wrong you can call a former Chief Accountant.  

IGH posted:

Mitwah posted:

It would be 1 if it was written as 6/(2(1+2))

but the operation is 6 divided by 2 then times (1+2) = 9

OH NO...

You do not rewrite 

Always, parentheses, first, thus:

6/2(1+2) =6/2(3) =6/2*3 = 6/6 =1

And if you think I wrong you can call a former Chief Accountant.  

 

Parentheses first means you solve what's within the parentheses first.

2(3) is the same as 2X3

So if you have 6/2X3 you have to do the left side first.

Go look at what you wrote = 6/2*3 = 6/6 =1

6/2X3 - multiplication and division are on the same level so left to right comes first. 6/2 must be done first.

Khan's academy is a leading tutoring site. Look at the video. 

https://www.khanacademy.org/ma...f-operations-example

Simple Math which we all did in Form in Guyana.

RiffRaff - get the Actuary to explain... 

IGH posted:

Mitwah posted:

It would be 1 if it was written as 6/(2(1+2))

but the operation is 6 divided by 2 then times (1+2) = 9

OH NO...

You do not rewrite 

Always, parentheses, first, thus:

6/2(1+2) =6/2(3) =6/2*3 = 6/6 =1

And if you think I wrong you can call a former Chief Accountant.  

 

6/2*3 = 3*3 =9. After the parentheses, then the left to right rule applies to multiplication and division.

To be solved == 6/2(1+2)

1. 6/2(1+2 = 3)

2. 6/2x3

3. / means divided

4. Now it is 6/2x3

5. If it were (6/2)x3 then indeed the answer would be 9

6. However, it is 6 divided by 2x3, which is ONE.

Demerara_Guy posted:

To be solved == 6/2(1+2)

1. 6/2(1+2 = 3)

2. 6/2x3

3. / means divided

4. Now it is 6/2x3

5. If it were (6/2)x3 then indeed the answer would be 9

6. However, it is 6 divided by 2x3, which is ONE.

You're correct up to step 4.

When multiplication and division are together, they are on the same level. When they are on the same level, you work left to right. Leftmost operation is 6/2 = 3. Then 3X3 = 9. 

Those are PEMDAS rules. Unfortunately no one goes by DG rules in the real world.

Demerara_Guy posted:

To be solved == 6/2(1+2)

1. 6/2(1+2 = 3)

2. 6/2x3

3. / means divided

4. Now it is 6/2x3

5. If it were (6/2)x3 then indeed the answer would be 9

6. However, it is 6 divided by 2x3, which is ONE.

In the absence of the brackets and since multiplication and division is at the same level, the left to rule applies. The answer is 9.

The answer is 9. It's been fun watching Guyana's brainboxes outdo each other.    I enjoyed Calculus while studying for my BS.

Leonora posted:

The answer is 9. It's been fun watching Guyana's brainboxes outdo each other.    I enjoyed Calculus while studying for my BS.

Leonora,

one have to look how the problem is written ,does the two below have the same method to solve ??? it's tough to type the first correctly,hopefully you can gather what i meant.

6/2(2+1)

Mitwah posted:

It would be 1 if it was written as 6/(2(1+2))

but the operation is 6 divided by 2 then times (1+2) = 9

Jango, Mits explained it here.

Leonora posted:

Mitwah posted:

It would be 1 if it was written as 6/(2(1+2))

but the operation is 6 divided by 2 then times (1+2) = 9

Jango, Mits explained it here.

Unfortunately his presentation didn't answer my question,

you are aware i meant a set of numbers above a line and a different set of numbers below the line,although it meant division where this symbol [ / ] is used,the approach to solve is different when this symbol [ ÷ ] is used.

Django posted:

RiffRaff posted:

6/2(1+2)

this big thing on social media as to whether it's 1 or 9

 

I said 1

 

I saw these problems on FB,lots of folks got it wrong.

Using [PEMDAS] 6/2(1+2) =6/6 =1

Then the operation is 6/2(1+2) =6/2*3. Next step is where the left to right rule applies for multiplication and division. 6/2*3 = 3*3=9.