MHB Why is my teacher calling 2m+(50s)(0.5m/s) pure piffle?

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The discussion revolves around the calculation of the expression 2m + (50s)(0.5m/s). The initial confusion stems from the incorrect interpretation of units, leading to the claim that the result is "pure piffle." The correct calculation shows that 2m + 25m equals 27m, which is a valid result. The misunderstanding highlights the importance of unit consistency in physics equations. Ultimately, the clarification resolves the confusion regarding the teacher's dismissal of the expression.
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2m+(50s)(0.5m/s)
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2m + 25m/{s}^{2}
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Not possible

My teacher keeps saying this is pure piffle and shaking his head. Can someone please explain this to me?
 
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We have:

$$2\text{ m}+\left(50\text{ s}\right)\left(0.5\,\frac{\text{m}}{\text{s}}\right)=$$

$$2\text{ m}+25\left(\cancel{\text{s}}\cdot\frac{\text{m}}{\cancel{\text{s}}}\right)=$$

$$(2+25)\text{ m}=27\text{ m}$$
 
oh... haha thank you!
 
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