48÷2(9+3) = ???

[Undertoad]

But many calculators and textbooks state that a higher value of precedence should be placed on implied multiplication than on explicit multiplication

Now, see, I would hold that Mathematics can't allow for anything "implied". It's either multiplication, or it isn't.

[Ibby]

Originally Posted by Undertoad

Now, see, I would hold that Mathematics can't allow for anything "implied". It's either multiplication, or it isn't.

I agree with this, and also think the answer is 288. But there's at least some debate even among mathematicians about the legitimacy of implied multiplication.

[skysidhe]

Originally Posted by Undertoad

Now, see, I would hold that Mathematics can't allow for anything "implied". It's either multiplication, or it isn't.

I don't think to extrapolate the problem was implied either.

I agree, when you solve it as it stands the answer is 288