Order of operations - what is 6÷2(1+2) ?

[rprosperi]

(12-12-2020 08:53 PM)DavidM Wrote:  

(12-12-2020 07:59 PM)rprosperi Wrote:  Does anyone here recall being taught PEJMDAS, even if that acronym wasn't used?

I honestly don't recall any conversation about these topics in any math class, but that could just be my memory failing me.

I'm the same. I was taught that if you write it unambiguously, then it would be... well, unambiguous. I recall being taught that various people are taught differently, and could make different assumptions, so don't leave any opportunity requiring people to guess what you meant. There were no acronyms or memory aides, simply 'make it clear'. Which could be why I took so well to RPN.