SOLUTION: Wanted to know correct way to solve: 20/2(5+5)= I got 1 but it's been others saying 100! I thought after you solve the parenthesis problem (5+5) that the order of operations

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Question 956579: Wanted to know correct way to solve:
20/2(5+5)=
I got 1 but it's been others saying 100!
I thought after you solve the parenthesis problem (5+5) that the order of operations start over (leaving you with 20/2(10)) having you to multiply before you divide leaving you with 20/20=1

Answer by ankor@dixie-net.com(22740) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
If the problem was written
20%2F2(5+5) = 10(10) = 100