# B How can 2x/3x = 2/3x squared?

#### Beanyboy

Summary
Functions of both graphs are identical on calculator.
On my graphing calculator y = 2x/3x gives precisely the same graph as y = 2/3x squared. How is this possible?

#### willem2

Multiplications and divisions should be evaluated from left to right. 2x/3x = (2x/3) x = (2/3) x^2

#### Mark44

Mentor
Summary: Functions of both graphs are identical on calculator.

On my graphing calculator y = 2x/3x gives precisely the same graph as y = 2/3x squared. How is this possible?
If you want the calculator to graph $y = \frac{2x}{3x}$, write it as y = (2x)/(3x)

#### Beanyboy

Multiplications and divisions should be evaluated from left to right. 2x/3x = (2x/3) x = (2/3) x^2
Thanks. Much appreciated.

"How can 2x/3x = 2/3x squared?"

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