SOLUTION: I am having problem understanding what I should do with the parentheses in this problem. 6 to 2nd power divided by 2(3)+4= 10 is my answer but my friend says 68

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Question 957407: I am having problem understanding what I should do with the parentheses in this problem.
6 to 2nd power divided by 2(3)+4=
10 is my answer but my friend says 68

Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
6 to 2nd power divided by 2(3)+4=
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It's ambiguous.
Is it 6%5E2%2F2%2A3+%2B+4 ?
Or 6%5E2%2F%282%2A3+%2B+4%29 ?