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ACt · 04-08-2011, 10:06 AM

The way I was taught, when you use the division sign, it is the same as saying:

48/2(9+3)

Everything after it is in the denominator. Therefore, the answer is:

= 48/2*12
= 48/24
= 2

If you go after a different answer, you are relying on a different definition of that sign. But for me, because it resembles a fraction with a dot above and a dot below, it is the separating marker for the equation.

04-08-2011, 10:06 AM	#21
ACt Heart Wizard Join Date: May 2009 Location: The Halls of Irreverence Posts: 3,249 Thanks: 5,321 Thanked 18,674 Times in 4,842 Posts	Re: 48÷2(9+3) = ?? The way I was taught, when you use the division sign, it is the same as saying: 48/2(9+3) Everything after it is in the denominator. Therefore, the answer is: = 48/2*12 = 48/24 = 2 If you go after a different answer, you are relying on a different definition of that sign. But for me, because it resembles a fraction with a dot above and a dot below, it is the separating marker for the equation. __________________ It's amazing to me that, unlike in the real world, people on the internet will wear "everyone thinks I'm a moron" as a badge of honour.