Should you interchange ÷ with / in mathematical equations?

[Smiles302]

Would you interchange "÷" with "/" at will?

I've just seen someone (with an engineering background) give out to a friend (with zero math background) for using / instead of ÷.

Leading to very odd argument over what the answer to this is: 6÷2(1+2)=?

Oddest thing to erupt over facebook I've seen in a while.

 

[JaredJames]

This question just won't go away!

 

[Smiles302]

Other people are asking this? =/

Haha! Are there maths trends now?

 

[JaredJames]

No, just people who don't follow the mathematical rules when it comes to solving problems.

 

[Alfi]

I use / to denote a fraction

 

[berkeman]

Please see https://www.physicsforums.com/showthread.php?t=489514

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[Hurkyl]

https://www.physicsforums.com/showpost.php?p=3274701&postcount=1