Most people get this math problem wrong because they rush the calculation without following the correct order of operations.<\/p>\n
The equation is:<\/p>\n
6 \\div 2(1+2)<\/p>\n
At first glance, the answer looks simple, but the confusion starts when multiplication and division appear together.<\/p>\n
Step 1:<\/p>\n
Solve what\u2019s inside the parentheses first:<\/p>\n
1 + 2 = 3<\/p>\n
Now the equation becomes:<\/p>\n
6 \\div 2(3)<\/p>\n
Step 2:<\/p>\n
Remember that multiplication and division have the same priority.
\nYou solve them from LEFT to RIGHT.<\/p>\n
So:<\/p>\n
6 \\div 2 = 3<\/p>\n
Then:<\/p>\n
3 \\times 3 = 9<\/p>\n
Final Answer:<\/p>\n
6 \\div 2(1+2)=9<\/p>\n
A lot of people answer 1, but according to the standard order of operations (PEMDAS\/BODMAS), the correct answer is 9.<\/p>\n
This is exactly why this problem keeps causing arguments all over the internet. \ud83d\ude04<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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