Re: [Math4u] 16 / 2 * (8 – 3 * (4 – 2)) + 1 Again - A Word on Evaluation Order

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> Datum: Tue, 18 Dec 2007 09:07:23 -0800 (PST)
> Von: Vinaire <vinaire@yahoo.com>
> An: Math4u@yahoogroups.com
> Betreff: Re: [Math4u] 16 / 2 * (8 – 3 * (4 – 2)) + 1 Again - A Word on Evaluation Order
>
> I never said addition and subraction are of the same precedence. They are
> of the same order.

What's the difference between precedence and order??

> Where log and exponentiation are concerned I would use parentheses as
> follows:
>
> (log 10) ^ 2 or log (10^2) to avoid confusion.

Oh great, /now/ you start using braces...

> Ultimately, it is a matter of agreed upon communication.

Then may I suggest sticking to what has already been upon...? Namely a
system that works perfectly fine for the rest of.

> Vinaire

Grtz,
Rob

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