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48÷2(9+3) = ????

Discussion in 'BBS Hangout' started by Pull_Up_3, Apr 7, 2011.

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PEMDAS

  1. 288

    159 vote(s)
    48.9%

  2. 2

    150 vote(s)
    46.2%

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    16 vote(s)
    4.9%
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  1. The Real Shady

    The Real Shady Member

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    I thought it was 288 as well, but my computer calculator says otherwise. The computer can't be wrong!
     
    #441 The Real Shady, Apr 8, 2011
  2. what

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    keep it up, only 80 more pages to go!
     
    #442 what, Apr 8, 2011
  3. Duncan McDonuts

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    It can't go either way. There is only one correct answer in an equation. The answer is 288 and anybody who answered 2 AND STILL arguing the answer is 2 is a major dumbass.
     
    #443 Duncan McDonuts, Apr 8, 2011
  4. moestavern19

    moestavern19 Member

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    I got an A in college algebra, the answer is "Blow the professor"
     
    #444 moestavern19, Apr 8, 2011
  5. Pull_Up_3

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    no homo?
     
    #445 Pull_Up_3, Apr 8, 2011
  6. RedRedemption

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    Yes homo. :(
     
    #446 RedRedemption, Apr 8, 2011
  7. moestavern19

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    Its not gay if you get the A!
     
    #447 moestavern19, Apr 8, 2011
  8. DonkeyMagic

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    it's not gay if you get the Ass? i suppose that's better than taking it in the ass
     
    #448 DonkeyMagic, Apr 8, 2011
  9. TheRealist137

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    The CORRECT answer is not 2 and not 288.

    It's 8.67

    48÷2(9+3)

    =

    48 ÷ 18 + 6.....factoring

    48 ÷ 18 +6

    = 8.67
     
    #449 TheRealist137, Apr 8, 2011
  10. weslinder

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    Since everyone else is polling experts, I tried two sources:

    My HP-35s calculator: I punched it in just as stated, and it gave me 0.

    If you get understand why, you're obviously as nerdy as I am. :eek:

    My tax accountant: He got really quiet, lowered the blinds and said, "What do you want it to be?"
     
    #450 weslinder, Apr 8, 2011
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  11. DonkeyMagic

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    hilarious!
     
    #451 DonkeyMagic, Apr 8, 2011
  12. conundrum

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    best thread of the year
     
    #452 conundrum, Apr 8, 2011
  13. SamFisher

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    Why don't you start a thread on a random forum based on the equation:

    x = (48/2)(9+3)

    and see how many responses you get, where R = responses.

    If R < # of responses in this thread, then the way it is written in this thread is poorly written.
     
    #453 SamFisher, Apr 8, 2011
  14. moose

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    I thought it was 2. But shoot, I don't even know now.
     
    #454 moose, Apr 8, 2011
  15. wizkid83

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    No but human can enter it wrong
     
    #455 wizkid83, Apr 8, 2011
  16. H-townhero

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    wrong, and that isn't factoring
     
    #456 H-townhero, Apr 8, 2011
  17. rezdawg

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    Guys, the answer is 288.
     
    #457 rezdawg, Apr 8, 2011
  18. Mr. Brightside

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    The answer is 2. I've been to college.
     
    #458 Mr. Brightside, Apr 8, 2011
    Last edited: Apr 8, 2011
  19. chestr

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    Not reading through this thread. Don't question google.

    <img src="http://i.imgur.com/cMJwb.png" alt="" title="Hosted by imgur.com" />
     
    #459 chestr, Apr 8, 2011
  20. giddyup

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    qball nailed it. it's 2.

    Please Excuse My Dear Aunt Sally

    Multiply (L to R) before Divide (L to R)...
     
    #460 giddyup, Apr 8, 2011
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