BoJack Horseman Posted May 2, 2011 Share Posted May 2, 2011 2(1+2) = (2*1 + 2*2) = (2+4) = 6 This would make sense were it an standalone sum, but it's not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victorian Posted May 2, 2011 Share Posted May 2, 2011 I love being called a nerd/geek. It's the last line of defence from an arts student or just someone who blatantly isn't intelligent enough to know what's going on, and so resort to petty insults. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigsmak Posted October 11, 2011 Share Posted October 11, 2011 This would make sense were it an standalone sum, but it's not. You know nothing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juan Rom?n Riquelme Posted October 11, 2011 Share Posted October 11, 2011 Not even knowing BODMAS Fools Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Gin Posted October 11, 2011 Share Posted October 11, 2011 6?2(1+2) 6?2(3) 6?6 1 That's the way I did it too. However maths was never my strong point. EDIT - Just realised I responded to a post from 6 months ago Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hansel Posted October 12, 2011 Share Posted October 12, 2011 It's 9 I'm hoping this smilie catches on as the new verysmug. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moriarty Posted October 12, 2011 Share Posted October 12, 2011 It's 9 I'm hoping this smilie catches on as the new verysmug. doubt it :greggy: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boomstick Posted October 12, 2011 Share Posted October 12, 2011 It's 9 I'm hoping this smilie catches on as the new verysmug. Seeing as you're the only one who likes the o.c. I'd doubt it... Although I loved it too, I'd never admit it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i8hibsh Posted October 12, 2011 Share Posted October 12, 2011 Without me going through a zillion pages what was the answer to 6?2(1+2)= ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
makateer Posted October 12, 2011 Share Posted October 12, 2011 Without me going through a zillion pages what was the answer to 6?2(1+2)= ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southside1874 Posted October 12, 2011 Share Posted October 12, 2011 Without me going through a zillion pages what was the answer to 6?2(1+2)= ? 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I P Knightley Posted October 12, 2011 Share Posted October 12, 2011 Without me going through a zillion pages what was the answer to 6?2(1+2)= ? Some people (who are wrong) say that it's 9. Others (who aren't wrong) say that it's 1. I'd imagine that you'd give it 1. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i8hibsh Posted October 12, 2011 Share Posted October 12, 2011 Some people (who are wrong) say that it's 9. Others (who aren't wrong) say that it's 1. I'd imagine that you'd give it 1. so 12 pages and no-one has given a difinitive answer? Oh dear FWIW i'd say 9 but I certainly wouldn't bet on it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I P Knightley Posted October 12, 2011 Share Posted October 12, 2011 so 12 pages and no-one has given a difinitive answer? Oh dear FWIW i'd say 9 but I certainly wouldn't bet on it You're wrong. We have given a definitive answer but there's a number of troublemakers (Rick Rollers??) who insist on stirring it up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigsmak Posted October 12, 2011 Share Posted October 12, 2011 Answer is 1, the 9s are on the wind up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Nobody Posted October 12, 2011 Share Posted October 12, 2011 Wouldn't the correct way to right the sum to be (6/2)x(1+2) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
makateer Posted October 12, 2011 Share Posted October 12, 2011 Wouldn't the correct way to right the sum to be (6/2)x(1+2) Yes, and the answer is 9. The people who are saying it is 1 are all WUMs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigsmak Posted October 12, 2011 Share Posted October 12, 2011 Why do you keep this up.. Its 1 and thats that. If you get 9 you are either doing it wrong, are an idiot, on the wind up or maybe all three. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
missed98 Posted October 12, 2011 Share Posted October 12, 2011 Yes, and the answer is 9. The people who are saying it is 1 are all WUMs. The answer is 9. The whole reason for having one set of brackets (not implied), is that obviously that has to be calculated first, hence:- 6/2(2+1) = 6/2(3) = NOTE - what is inside the brackets is now expressed in simplest form, so brackets can be removed. 6/2*3= 9 If they wanted 6/(2(2+1)), it would have been written so.. if you're going to imply brackets then:- (6)/(2)*(2+1)= (6)/(2)*(3) = 6/2*3 = 9 I don't see how anyone, with any mathematical ability at all can imply only one set of brackets to suit their argument ie. 6/2(1+2) = 6/(2(1+2)) That doesn't make sense, you can change any formula by adding in an implied random bracket. If you want to do it properly, you have to add ALL the implied brackets. it's like saying 6/6+6 = 6/(6+6) One set of implied brackets added = different answer. Ps. How do ya like them Apples, 1 camp? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Getintaethem Posted October 12, 2011 Share Posted October 12, 2011 The answer is obviously nine. I've got an 'O' grade backing this up btw. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dean Winchester Posted October 12, 2011 Share Posted October 12, 2011 This old thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
missed98 Posted October 12, 2011 Share Posted October 12, 2011 This old thread Not anymore Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigsmak Posted October 12, 2011 Share Posted October 12, 2011 6/2(2+1) What then is the answer when the equation is 6/2(x+y) where x = 2 and y =1 and you have to do the brackets first.. so it has to be 6 / (2x+2y) 6 / (2x2 + 2x1) 6 / (4+2) 6 / (6) 6 / 6 = 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dean Winchester Posted October 12, 2011 Share Posted October 12, 2011 The new one on Facebook is this: 2+2+2+2+2+2+2+2+2+2+2+2+2+2-2+2x0 = 28 or 26 or 30 or 0 1 million people have voted for 0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southside1874 Posted October 12, 2011 Share Posted October 12, 2011 Wouldn't the correct way to right the sum to be (6/2)x(1+2) No mate, the 2 belongs to the brackets Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
missed98 Posted October 12, 2011 Share Posted October 12, 2011 6/2(2+1) What then is the answer when the equation is 6/2(x+y) where x = 2 and y =1 and you have to do the brackets first.. so it has to be 6 / (2x+2y) 6 / (2x2 + 2x1) 6 / (4+2) 6 / (6) 6 / 6 = 1 You've multiplied what's inside the brackets, before expressing the brackets in simplest form ! You've broken a rule of bodmas ie, why is it 2x + 2y before 2+1. AGAIN, the bracket is there to indicate what is INSIDE is to be calculated first. You've just taken the incorrect equation 6/(2(2+1) and changed the brackets to x + y. Correct answer below 6/2(x+y) 6/2(2+1) 6/2(3) 6/2*3= 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
missed98 Posted October 12, 2011 Share Posted October 12, 2011 The new one on Facebook is this: 2+2+2+2+2+2+2+2+2+2+2+2+2+2-2+2x0 = 28 or 26 or 30 or 0 1 million people have voted for 0 30 Damn, didn't spot the minus 26 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southside1874 Posted October 12, 2011 Share Posted October 12, 2011 30 Damn, didn't spot the minus 26 28 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southside1874 Posted October 12, 2011 Share Posted October 12, 2011 30 Damn, didn't spot the minus 26 wrong twice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
missed98 Posted October 12, 2011 Share Posted October 12, 2011 wrong twice Explain please? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arnold Rothstein Posted October 12, 2011 Share Posted October 12, 2011 You've multiplied what's inside the brackets, before expressing the brackets in simplest form ! You've broken a rule of bodmas ie, why is it 2x + 2y before 2+1. AGAIN, the bracket is there to indicate what is INSIDE is to be calculated first. You've just taken the incorrect equation 6/(2(2+1) and changed the brackets to x + y. Correct answer below 6/2(x+y) 6/2(2+1) 6/2(3) 6/2*3= 9 Absolute rubbish. The answer is one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southside1874 Posted October 12, 2011 Share Posted October 12, 2011 Explain please? You're not asking me to explain the 2 times table are you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
missed98 Posted October 12, 2011 Share Posted October 12, 2011 Absolute rubbish. The answer is one. Good answer, like how you got there. Don't worry about showing your workings, im sure they're right Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
missed98 Posted October 12, 2011 Share Posted October 12, 2011 You're not asking me to explain the 2 times table are you. Im asking you to show me your workings how you got to 30, is that too hard for you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arnold Rothstein Posted October 12, 2011 Share Posted October 12, 2011 Good answer, like how you got there. Don't worry about showing your workings, im sure they're right My workings are exactly the same as Bigsmak and every other person with a modicum of understanding of arithmetic. His example with x and y in place of numbers makes it even clearer in my eyes. If it was algebra you couldn't add the x and y as you suggest would be the correct method. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
missed98 Posted October 12, 2011 Share Posted October 12, 2011 My workings are exactly the same as Bigsmak and every other person with a modicum of understanding of arithmetic. His example with x and y in place of numbers makes it even clearer in my eyes. If it was algebra you couldn't add the x and y as you suggest would be the correct method. Errm, where is the unknown in Bigsmak's equation? The only reason you can't add the X+Y in algebra is if they are unknown values. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southside1874 Posted October 12, 2011 Share Posted October 12, 2011 Im asking you to show me your workings how you got to 30, is that too hard for you? Oddly enough my answer was 28. Here we go but..........2+2+2+2+2+2+2+2+2+2+2+2+2+2-2+2x0 = 28 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dean Winchester Posted October 12, 2011 Share Posted October 12, 2011 Oddly enough my answer was 28. Here we go but..........2+2+2+2+2+2+2+2+2+2+2+2+2+2-2+2x0 = 28 It's 26 IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southside1874 Posted October 12, 2011 Share Posted October 12, 2011 It's 26 IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
missed98 Posted October 12, 2011 Share Posted October 12, 2011 Oddly enough my answer was 28. Here we go but..........2+2+2+2+2+2+2+2+2+2+2+2+2+2-2+2x0 = 28 Hmm, let me break it down for you then :- 2+2+2+2+2+2+2+2+2+2+2+2+2+2-2+2x0= 2+2+2+2+2+2+2+2+2+2+2+2+2+2-2+0= 28-2+0= 26+0= 26 I assume you were in the 1 camp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dean Winchester Posted October 12, 2011 Share Posted October 12, 2011 Multiplication turns the 2x0 into 0 not 2 2+2+2+2+2+2+2+2+2+2+2+2+2+2-2+0 = 26 :lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arnold Rothstein Posted October 12, 2011 Share Posted October 12, 2011 Hmm, let me break it down for you then :- 2+2+2+2+2+2+2+2+2+2+2+2+2+2-2+2x0= 2+2+2+2+2+2+2+2+2+2+2+2+2+2-2+0= 28-2+0= 26+0= 26 I assume you were in the 1 camp More commonly known as the correct camp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
missed98 Posted October 12, 2011 Share Posted October 12, 2011 More commonly known as the correct camp. Ahem, apparently not Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
missed98 Posted October 12, 2011 Share Posted October 12, 2011 and here's another answer:- 6/2(x+y)= 3(x+y)= 3x+3y If x =2 and y = 1, then 3*2+3*1 = 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southside1874 Posted October 12, 2011 Share Posted October 12, 2011 Multiplication turns the 2x0 into 0 not 2 2+2+2+2+2+2+2+2+2+2+2+2+2+2-2+0 = 26 :lol: Damn. <Walking away with tail between legs> smiley Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southside1874 Posted October 12, 2011 Share Posted October 12, 2011 Hmm, let me break it down for you then :- 2+2+2+2+2+2+2+2+2+2+2+2+2+2-2+2x0= 2+2+2+2+2+2+2+2+2+2+2+2+2+2-2+0= 28-2+0= 26+0= 26 I assume you were in the 1 camp You said 30 at first Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
missed98 Posted October 12, 2011 Share Posted October 12, 2011 You said 30 at first True, but not only am i not in the 1 camp, im also not in the let's get all smug about getting the right answer, when i didn't camp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigsmak Posted October 12, 2011 Share Posted October 12, 2011 You've multiplied what's inside the brackets, before expressing the brackets in simplest form ! You've broken a rule of bodmas ie, why is it 2x + 2y before 2+1. AGAIN, the bracket is there to indicate what is INSIDE is to be calculated first. You've just taken the incorrect equation 6/(2(2+1) and changed the brackets to x + y. Correct answer below 6/2(x+y) 6/2(2+1) 6/2(3) 6/2*3= 9 and here's another answer:- 6/2(x+y)= 3(x+y)= 3x+3y If x =2 and y = 1, then 3*2+3*1 = 9 No ... You have to do the brackets first. Thats the rules... 2(x+y) has to become 2x+2y regardless of what figures x and y represent. - This is the simplest way the brackets can be shown. as for Missed98... you obviously missed a lot more than a cup final, looks like you never went to school.. Brackets first... so you will aways be left with 6/(2x+2y). Its really really simple.... The 2 belongs to the brackets. End of. FACT! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arnold Rothstein Posted October 12, 2011 Share Posted October 12, 2011 No ... You have to do the brackets first. Thats the rules... 2(x+y) has to become 2x+2y regardless of what figures x and y represent. - This is the simplest way the brackets can be shown. as for Missed98... you obviously missed a lot more than a cup final, looks like you never went to school.. Brackets first... so you will aways be left with 6/(2x+2y). Its really really simple.... The 2 belongs to the brackets. End of. FACT! Amen. Close the thread before Missed98 spouts any more. There is a real danger of children's education being compromised. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southside1874 Posted October 12, 2011 Share Posted October 12, 2011 True, but not only am i not in the 1 camp, im also not in the let's get all smug about getting the right answer, when i didn't camp I'm willing to admit a mistake but Mr 9..you are not obviously Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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