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erika
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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.
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Thats a great response Ibram! I feel vindicated...thank you,
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Implied multiplication certainly looks like it should have higher precedence, but the idea that shorthand is actually a different operator is odd.
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4y÷2y=?
I certainly see the logic behind putting implied multiplication above regular multiplication and division in order of operations.
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That is one hell of an example. Goes to the root of the issue.
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The question is not whether it's logical. The question is whether it corresponds to the generally accepted interpretation of ordering the operators.
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pls post a larger image, I can't quite see it........
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