document.write( "<A HREF=/cgi-bin/jump-to-question.mpl?question=705605>Question 705605</A>: <I><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> Having a disagreement online. Does 6÷2(1+2) = 9 or 1? Thanks </SPAN>\n" );
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document.write( "The neumonic for the Rule: PEMDAS<BR>\n" );
document.write( "P = Evaluate parentheses<BR>\n" );
document.write( "E = Apply exponents<BR>\n" );
document.write( "M/D : Multiply/Divide from left to right<BR>\n" );
document.write( "A/S : Add/Subtract from left to right<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "= 6/2*3<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "= 3*3<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "= 9<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Cheers,<BR>\n" );
document.write( "Stan H. </SPAN>\n" );
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