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Math problem....
12 Apr 2011 09:18 #14
by Nobody that matters
Please show your work
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Replied by Nobody that matters on topic Math problem....
BearMtnHIB wrote: Assuming the normal order and rules of math-
The answer is 2.
Please show your work
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13 Apr 2011 12:28 #20
by BearMtnHIB
1st rule that has to be followed here is solving within parentheses - the result here being 12.
2nd step would be to solve for the denominator - result here 2*12=24
3rd step solve the fraction 48/24=
Answer is 2.
Those rules are taught in lower grade school classes - 2nd or 3rd grade - at least that's where I learned it.
Replied by BearMtnHIB on topic Math problem....
48/2(9+3)=?Nobody that matters wrote:
BearMtnHIB wrote: Assuming the normal order and rules of math-
The answer is 2.
Please show your work
1st rule that has to be followed here is solving within parentheses - the result here being 12.
2nd step would be to solve for the denominator - result here 2*12=24
3rd step solve the fraction 48/24=
Answer is 2.
Those rules are taught in lower grade school classes - 2nd or 3rd grade - at least that's where I learned it.
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