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Order of operations - what is 6÷2(1+2) ?
12-13-2020, 08:50 PM
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RE: Order of operations - what is 6÷2(1+2) ?
(12-13-2020 07:09 PM)Massimo Gnerucci Wrote:  Probably because North American teachers just love PEMDAS...
Q.E.D.

That's all they were taught in Education classes so why shouldn't they love it?
I just asked a dozen of my friends (mix of math teachers, computer programmers and mere mortals) and none of them ever heard of the J. Some think it's a good idea, though.

As for me, I say just pick one and be consistent, unlike some of the calculator manufacturers.

Tom L
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