Debate: 48 ÷ 2(9+3) = ?

[_JulZ_]

2 x 9 = 18
2 x 3 = 6
18 + 6 = 24
48 / 24 = 2

 

[Lux]

*Facepalm*

http://knowyourmeme.com/memes/48293

 

[Jayfeather]

I couldn't care less about the argument at this point since I know I'll get frustrated trying to explain it. But what really bugs me at this point is the **DMAS that you all are quoting. I was taught Division and Multiplication together (left to right as stated) since they're the same thing, and Addition and Subtraction together since they're the same thing.

The issue is not at all that people are doing M before D
The issue is that it's claimed that because the problem is written the way it is, it is implied that you multiply the result of the paranthasees by 2.
@Toilet Don't distribute!

 

[Duffie]

*Facepalm*

http://knowyourmeme.com/memes/48293

raxo2222 already shared that link.

I'm still glad it was brought here as a thread. I'm sad some people got annoyed over it, but I quite enjoyed talking math with friends. xD

 

[Jayfeather]

See I didn't know this was a meme.
I'm done replying in this thread, have fun with this broken ass equation.
I don't appreciate this at all

 

[Lux]

*Facepalm*

http://knowyourmeme.com/memes/48293

raxo2222 already shared that link.

I'm still glad it was brought here as a thread. I'm sad some people got annoyed over it, but I quite enjoyed talking math with friends. xD

Ah XD

 

[mariosatr]

The answer is 117, by some form of equation that needs no explaining whatsoever.

 

[Jan Henrik]

Potato

 

[Shinyshark]

 

[deepak99_benny99]

Its 288!

 

[william8]

Order of Operations.

 

[Duffie]

Why are people still posting here? :<

 

[_JulZ_]

The answer is 117, by some form of equation that needs no explaining whatsoever.

Master chief liked this ^

 

[Riketr]

Using PEMDAS for this,
48/2(9+3)
48/2(12)
48/24
2
I voted on PE(MD)(AS) where parentheses mean that whichever comes first in the problem goes first
48/2(9+3)
48/2(12)
24(12)
288
Except the true answer to the problem is 42. Case closed.