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Order of operations - what is 6÷2(1+2) ?
01-04-2021, 03:39 PM
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RE: Order of operations - what is 6÷2(1+2) ?
(01-04-2021 04:26 AM)rprosperi Wrote:  If the equation is ambiguous and precedence rules are not provided, a 'correct' answer is not possible, and it probably means someone is trying to lure you in to a conversation like this one. Smile

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      -2*2
¯4
       ¯2*2
4
What other languages disambiguate such expressions by providing a separate symbol for a negative value?

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RE: Order of operations - what is 6÷2(1+2) ? - mfleming - 01-04-2021 03:39 PM



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