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DancingQueen 10:16 AM 04-15-2011
There are debates all over on this one. In math I was always taught that there is only ONE right answer.
So WHAT is the answer to this one...
48/2(9+3)=
So WHAT is the answer to this one...
48/2(9+3)=
AfterSchoolMom 10:23 AM 04-15-2011
288?
If that's right it'll be a miracle, math was never my strong point.
If that's right it'll be a miracle, math was never my strong point.
melskids 10:27 AM 04-15-2011
2
totally guessing...
totally guessing...
ammama 10:28 AM 04-15-2011
mmm, I get 2.
DancingQueen 10:29 AM 04-15-2011
everyone will get either 288 or a 2.
And both sides will have good arguments for why their answer is correct.
I'm still giggling about it.
And both sides will have good arguments for why their answer is correct.
I'm still giggling about it.
Zoe 10:31 AM 04-15-2011
I think according to the algebra "laws" you're supposed to add what's in the parentheses first. So then the answer would be 2. It's been a while though, so I could be wrong.
I love math, but I'm a geek that way.
I love math, but I'm a geek that way.
missnikki 10:34 AM 04-15-2011
Parenthesis first, then multiply/divide left to right, so....288
melskids 10:38 AM 04-15-2011
i thought you were supposed to go in order of operations, (add, sub, mult,divide) so 9+3+12...12x2=24....48/24=2
but what the heck do i know...its been a long time since ive been in a math class. i cant even help my 8 yr old half the time
but what the heck do i know...its been a long time since ive been in a math class. i cant even help my 8 yr old half the time
missnikki 10:41 AM 04-15-2011
Originally Posted by melskids:
i thought you were supposed to go in order of operations, (add, sub, mult,divide) so 9+3+12...12x2=24....48/24=2
but what the heck do i know...its been a long time since ive been in a math class. i cant even help my 8 yr old half the time
order of operation=i thought you were supposed to go in order of operations, (add, sub, mult,divide) so 9+3+12...12x2=24....48/24=2
but what the heck do i know...its been a long time since ive been in a math class. i cant even help my 8 yr old half the time
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gkids09 10:43 AM 04-15-2011
Originally Posted by missnikki:
Parenthesis first, then multiply/divide left to right, so....288
That's what I got too..Then typed it in my calculator JUST to be sure...288 is right! Parenthesis first, then multiply/divide left to right, so....288
melskids 10:57 AM 04-15-2011
Ok, you made my brain hurt.....on a friday afternoon no less
how about this one....
3hours/2kids(1 clock ticking + 1 friday)
it equals the weekend, baby!!!!!!
how about this one....
3hours/2kids(1 clock ticking + 1 friday)
it equals the weekend, baby!!!!!!
momofsix 11:16 AM 04-15-2011
Originally Posted by melskids:
2
totally guessing...
That's my answer too!2
totally guessing...
MN Day Mom 11:48 AM 04-15-2011
order of operation=
P ( )
E exponents
M multiply AND D Divide, left to right
A addition AND S subtraction, left to right
48/2(9+3)= 288
Step 1. 9+3=12
changes problem to--> 48/2 x 12
Step 2. 48/2 = 24
Changes problem to --> 24x12= 288
P ( )
E exponents
M multiply AND D Divide, left to right
A addition AND S subtraction, left to right
48/2(9+3)= 288
Step 1. 9+3=12
changes problem to--> 48/2 x 12
Step 2. 48/2 = 24
Changes problem to --> 24x12= 288
MN Day Mom 11:50 AM 04-15-2011
Originally Posted by melskids:
Ok, you made my brain hurt.....on a friday afternoon no less
how about this one....
3hours/2kids(1 clock ticking + 1 friday)
it equals the weekend, baby!!!!!!
Can't argue with this one!!Ok, you made my brain hurt.....on a friday afternoon no less
how about this one....
3hours/2kids(1 clock ticking + 1 friday)
it equals the weekend, baby!!!!!!
I'm down to 2hours/3kids
Meeko 11:54 AM 04-15-2011
Ummmm......Wednesday evening up a round an orange and under the moon.
(the problem makes as much sense to me as my answer!!!!!)
(the problem makes as much sense to me as my answer!!!!!)
MN Day Mom 11:57 AM 04-15-2011
Originally Posted by Meeko60:
Ummmm......Wednesday evening up a round an orange and under the moon.
(the problem makes as much sense to me as my answer!!!!!)
LOL... are you sure its under the moon? I thought maybe behind it??? Ummmm......Wednesday evening up a round an orange and under the moon.
(the problem makes as much sense to me as my answer!!!!!)
Happy Friday!
missnikki 12:25 PM 04-15-2011
Originally Posted by MN Day Mom:
order of operation=
P ( )
E exponents
M multiply AND D Divide, left to right
A addition AND S subtraction, left to right
48/2(9+3)= 288
Step 1. 9+3=12
changes problem to--> 48/2 x 12
Step 2. 48/2 = 24
Changes problem to --> 24x12= 288
Quit looking at my paper! (I'm gonna write it with my head tucked down into my elbow on my desk so you can't look.)order of operation=
P ( )
E exponents
M multiply AND D Divide, left to right
A addition AND S subtraction, left to right
48/2(9+3)= 288
Step 1. 9+3=12
changes problem to--> 48/2 x 12
Step 2. 48/2 = 24
Changes problem to --> 24x12= 288
momofsix 01:13 PM 04-15-2011
Tried to delete, but can't!
ninosqueridos 01:26 PM 04-15-2011
the answer is 2.
I learned "Please Excuse My Dear Aunt Sally" the first letters meaning parens then exponent the multiply the divide then add then subtract. Technically the problem is not really left to right as the denominator goes under the numerator. I actually remembered something from school.
I learned "Please Excuse My Dear Aunt Sally" the first letters meaning parens then exponent the multiply the divide then add then subtract. Technically the problem is not really left to right as the denominator goes under the numerator. I actually remembered something from school.
missnikki 01:29 PM 04-15-2011
Originally Posted by DancingQueen:
There are debates all over on this one. In math I was always taught that there is only ONE right answer.
So WHAT is the answer to this one...
48/2(9+3)=
Well, what's the answer? I can't wait until Monday, aaaaagh!!! There are debates all over on this one. In math I was always taught that there is only ONE right answer.
So WHAT is the answer to this one...
48/2(9+3)=
broncomom1973 01:35 PM 04-15-2011
I say 2, but it's been a long time since I did any math "problems".
laundrymom 01:44 PM 04-15-2011
Originally Posted by DancingQueen:
There are debates all over on this one. In math I was always taught that there is only ONE right answer.
So WHAT is the answer to this one...
48/2(9+3)=
I say a well deserved bubble bath and massage. I figure it means 48 handwashings today, 2 blowout diapers, 9 boo boo kisses plus 3 spit ups, = bubble bath and massage.There are debates all over on this one. In math I was always taught that there is only ONE right answer.
So WHAT is the answer to this one...
48/2(9+3)=
Blackcat31 01:45 PM 04-15-2011
I am absolutely no help since I still se my fingers to count anything so I have no clue BUT one of my dcd's is a college math professor and when he came for pick up today he said the answer is 2. I have nothing but his word as proof so I can't debate with anyone but he said that if you take it all the way to 48/24 the / means division and if that is the case the answer would be 2.
As for what I personally think?
I just need to know is this gonna be on the test? Because if so, then I will just take the F now.
As for what I personally think?
I just need to know is this gonna be on the test? Because if so, then I will just take the F now.
missnikki 01:58 PM 04-15-2011
Originally Posted by ninosqueridos:
the answer is 2.
I learned "Please Excuse My Dear Aunt Sally" the first letters meaning parens then exponent the multiply the divide then add then subtract. Technically the problem is not really left to right as the denominator goes under the numerator. I actually remembered something from school.
That would make sense, too...the whole numerator/denominator aaarg...it's Friday. I'll say it's 13,996 if I can go home now.the answer is 2.
I learned "Please Excuse My Dear Aunt Sally" the first letters meaning parens then exponent the multiply the divide then add then subtract. Technically the problem is not really left to right as the denominator goes under the numerator. I actually remembered something from school.
kidkair 04:09 PM 04-15-2011
Google it and you get (48 / 2) * (9 + 3) = 288
Missani 08:30 PM 04-15-2011
I say 288 as I always enjoyed math. I asked my DH and he agreed without my input, but we googled it to be sure. There is a big long blog about it. Everyone disagrees, but the sort of consensus is that everyone gets the feeling that the answer they are looking for is 2, but that math proves it to be 288. They agree that if you use the standard order of operations, the answer is 288. However, if you plug it into a calculator, you will get different answers depending on the calculator. Using a TI 85 calculator (what I have), the answer is 2 and using a TI86, the answer is 288. Did they fix it in the upgrade of the newer calculator? They also show 2 models of Casios, and the older version says 288 while the newer version says 2. Hmmm...maybe not. The world may never know...
We are smart folks, though! I still love math! This is pure entertainment for DH and myself on a Friday night. (glass of wine included)
We are smart folks, though!
I still love math! This is pure entertainment for DH and myself on a Friday night. (glass of wine included)
MN Day Mom 07:35 AM 04-16-2011
Originally Posted by Missani:
I say 288 as I always enjoyed math. I asked my DH and he agreed without my input, but we googled it to be sure. There is a big long blog about it. Everyone disagrees, but the sort of consensus is that everyone gets the feeling that the answer they are looking for is 2, but that math proves it to be 288. They agree that if you use the standard order of operations, the answer is 288. However, if you plug it into a calculator, you will get different answers depending on the calculator. Using a TI 85 calculator (what I have), the answer is 2 and using a TI86, the answer is 288. Did they fix it in the upgrade of the newer calculator? They also show 2 models of Casios, and the older version says 288 while the newer version says 2. Hmmm...maybe not. The world may never know...
We are smart folks, though! I still love math! This is pure entertainment for DH and myself on a Friday night. (glass of wine included)
Here is a great site for math cheats wolframalpha.com I say 288 as I always enjoyed math. I asked my DH and he agreed without my input, but we googled it to be sure. There is a big long blog about it. Everyone disagrees, but the sort of consensus is that everyone gets the feeling that the answer they are looking for is 2, but that math proves it to be 288. They agree that if you use the standard order of operations, the answer is 288. However, if you plug it into a calculator, you will get different answers depending on the calculator. Using a TI 85 calculator (what I have), the answer is 2 and using a TI86, the answer is 288. Did they fix it in the upgrade of the newer calculator? They also show 2 models of Casios, and the older version says 288 while the newer version says 2. Hmmm...maybe not. The world may never know...
We are smart folks, though!
I still love math! This is pure entertainment for DH and myself on a Friday night. (glass of wine included)I wrote out the problem, using order of operations came up with 288. Checked the above site. 288. My math genius son came home from school I gave him the equation, with no pencil or calculator he looked at it and about 30 seconds later said "288 but I'm guessing you got 2 mom" LOL.
Blackcat31 07:32 AM 04-17-2011
Originally Posted by Missani:
We are smart folks, though! I still love math! This is pure entertainment for DH and myself on a Friday night. (glass of wine included)
I would need a whole bottle of wine to find math entertaining.....We are smart folks, though!
I still love math! This is pure entertainment for DH and myself on a Friday night. (glass of wine included)
squareone 11:23 AM 04-17-2011
I got 2.
I have entertained the thought of homeschooling and things like this make me rethink it!
I have entertained the thought of homeschooling and things like this make me rethink it!