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Question 705605: Having a disagreement online. Does 6÷2(1+2) = 9 or 1? Thanks
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6÷2(1+2) = 9 or 1? Thanks
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The neumonic for the Rule: PEMDAS
P = Evaluate parentheses
E = Apply exponents
M/D : Multiply/Divide from left to right
A/S : Add/Subtract from left to right
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= 6/2*3
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= 3*3
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= 9
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Cheers,
Stan H.

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