Solve 6/2(1+2): Debate on Facebook

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The debate centers around the expression 6/2(1+2), with some arguing it equals 9 and others claiming it equals 1. The majority opinion is that following the Order of Operations leads to the result of 9, as it simplifies to 6/2*3. Participants emphasize that multiplication and division should be processed from left to right due to their equal precedence. There is a call for clarity in mathematical evaluation, suggesting that alternative interpretations are incorrect. The discussion reflects a long-standing controversy in mathematical interpretation that continues to generate debate.
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This question is on Facebook and my friends and I are in a debate. I believe it is 9 and others think that it is 1. For it to be it should have another set of parenthesis and it would look like 6/(2(1+2)). The way I see it, it would simplify to 6/2*3 and according to Order of Operations, multiplication and Division have equal presidence so you do the problem from left to right. Any other opinions?
 
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Pleeeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaaaaaaaase, not again! :cry:

To make it clear once and for all: there is only ONE way to evaluate that expression using the mathematical rules, and that is 6/2(1+2)=3(1+2)=9. All other ways are unmathematical...
 


It's no use micromass. This topic will never die. :smile:

That other thread should be stickied or something.
 
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