SOLUTION: 27 + ( 3 x 6 ) / 2 I have no idea what the forward slash is standing for is it division?

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Question 235873:
27 + ( 3 x 6 ) / 2
I have no idea what the forward slash is standing for is it division?
Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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27 + ( 3 x 6 ) / 2
I have no idea what the forward slash is standing for is it division?
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It is division
27 + ( 3 x 6 ) / 2
= 27 + 18/2
= 27 + 9
= 36
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PS use * for multiplication, not x. x is often a variable term