Simple Math Problem

AdamJoshua · 07-31-2019, 03:40 PM

Post your answer to this simple math problem.

markem · 07-31-2019, 03:52 PM

16

Porch Dweller · 07-31-2019, 04:16 PM

PEMDAS tells me the answer is one. 2+2=4, 4*2=8, 8/8=1

(For non-mathies, PEMDAS is the order of operations for math functions: First is whatever's in Parantheses, then Exponents, Multiplacation, Division, Addition, then lastly Subtraction.)

Wharf Rat · 07-31-2019, 04:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Porch Dweller

PEMDAS tells me the answer is one. 2+2=4, 4*2=8, 8/8=1

(For non-mathies, PEMDAS is the order of operations for math functions: First is whatever's in Parantheses, then Exponents, Multiplacation, Division, Addition, then lastly Subtraction.)

Once you evaluate the parentheses, you go left to right. 16

AdamJoshua · 07-31-2019, 04:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Porch Dweller

PEMDAS tells me the answer is one. 2+2=4, 4*2=8, 8/8=1

(For non-mathies, PEMDAS is the order of operations for math functions: First is whatever's in Parantheses, then Exponents, Multiplacation, Division, Addition, then lastly Subtraction.)

You must be loads of fun at parties

icehog3 · 07-31-2019, 04:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wharf Rat

Once you evaluate the parentheses, you go left to right. 16

I'm lost. I read 8 divided by 2x4 (8) = 1

Wharf Rat · 07-31-2019, 04:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by icehog3

I'm lost. I read 8 divided by 2x4 (8) = 1

After you do the parentheses, you go left to right so,

8/2*(2+2)=

8/2*4=

4*4= 16

icehog3 · 07-31-2019, 05:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wharf Rat

After you do the parentheses, you go left to right so,

8/2*(2+2)=

8/2*4=

4*4= 16

Ok, thanks. Glad I don't need to go back for any math classes anytime soon.

markem · 07-31-2019, 05:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Porch Dweller

PEMDAS tells me the answer is one. 2+2=4, 4*2=8, 8/8=1

(For non-mathies, PEMDAS is the order of operations for math functions: First is whatever's in Parantheses, then Exponents, Multiplacation, Division, Addition, then lastly Subtraction.)

well, no. See https://study.com/academy/lesson/wha...-examples.html

The camaro show · 07-31-2019, 06:24 PM

This is why I hate math lol

longknocker · 07-31-2019, 06:27 PM

I Hate Math, But I Got That One Right!

"16"

Porch Dweller · 07-31-2019, 06:47 PM

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Originally Posted by AdamJoshua

You must be loads of fun at parties

Well, I'm a misanthropic introvert, so...what is this "parties" you speak of?

Porch Dweller · 07-31-2019, 06:49 PM

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Originally Posted by markem

well, no. See https://study.com/academy/lesson/wha...-examples.html

I forgot all about that. But I'm drinking whiskey and have taken two Benadryl, so I've probably forgotten my dog's name, too.

hudd · 07-31-2019, 10:30 PM

I say 1

longknocker · 08-01-2019, 06:52 AM

After Consulting With My "Smart" Work Colleagues, The Answer Is "1".

G G · 08-01-2019, 07:55 AM

Well it would appear that both answers given are right:
https://www.foxnews.com/tech/viral-m...-many-internet

mosesbotbol · 08-01-2019, 08:40 AM

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Originally Posted by hudd

I say 1

Agree.

icehog3 · 08-01-2019, 09:33 AM

A wise friend told me "t is a loaded question. You can bypass all ambiguities and misunderstanding with a bracket. Modern Western interpretation says 16. Old Eastern says 1. You can just write 8 / [2(2+2)] as is what is accepted, or (8/2)(2+2) as was used to be accepted, in order to resolve this conversation. Therefore, I would place blame on the opacity of the question."

CigarNut · 08-01-2019, 09:48 AM

You guys have too much time on your hands

Porch Dweller · 08-01-2019, 10:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by G G

Well it would appear that both answers given are right:
https://www.foxnews.com/tech/viral-m...-many-internet

WooHoo, I knew my whiskey- and benedryl-addled brain hadn't let me down!!!

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