document.write( "Question 225101: Please help me answer this question. Why must the rules for the order of operations be understood before solving an equation? \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #168039 by rfer(16322)\"\" \"About 
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If you don't follow the rules of operations you will get the wrong answers. \n" ); document.write( "
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