Re: [Math4u] Math persons

It depends on how the notation is interpreted. Here the confusion is caused by /. What is 16 being divided by?

 

Vinaire

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From: atadricourses <bodor7@yahoo.com>
To: Math4u@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Monday, December 3, 2007 6:53:24 AM
Subject: [Math4u] Math persons

16   /   2[ 8 - 3(4  -  2)]  +1 =      ?                              16   /   2[ 8 - 3(4  -  2)]  +1 = 17                                                 or                             16   /   2[ 8 - 3(4  -  2)]  +1 =   5                                so ,what is the correct answer ?       17   or  5  ?             there are many ways to solve a math problem , but  one and only one answer is correct !                    The above expression has  two answers !               There are Math Persons , who say   :                    17                                             and                 There are Math Persons , who say   :                     5                      Let us know who are you agree with !     some math persons confirm it 's equal 5  and others confirm                                                   "  as far as        we know, this equals  17 , not 5."   atadricourses http://www.atadri. com

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