DeaconTheVillain Posted April 9, 2011 Share Posted April 9, 2011 Please excuse my dear aunt Sally. Even though my answer may be wrong, I read it 9+3=12 2X12=24 I get two as the answer. I think this is poorly written or maybe I just haven't done a problem like this in about 7 years Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spear Posted April 9, 2011 Share Posted April 9, 2011 Actually, there are two equally right answers to the equation as it is indefinite as to the solution.Some have posted the answer to be: (48 ÷ 2) * (9 + 3) = 288, but this is not the definitive answer. In math, the functions of addition/subtraction and multiplication/division are not defined as to which happens in relation to the other (regardless of what google says, that only reports the highest number of replies, not the answer). Without the second set of parenthesis, the is no final answer. There is only one answer and it's 288. Math notation is clearly defined and we are dealing with 4 constants and no variables here. There is no room for multiple solutions -- if there were, we'd be in trouble with our broken arithmetic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
styx491 Posted April 9, 2011 Share Posted April 9, 2011 So is this thread both in the Tailgate AND the Stadium? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terrifNick21 Posted April 9, 2011 Share Posted April 9, 2011 So is this thread both in the Tailgate AND the Stadium? Yep. I think the same person should put 2 in this thread and 288 in the other. :evilg: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Brave Little Toaster Oven Posted April 9, 2011 Share Posted April 9, 2011 There is only one answer and it's 288. Math notation is clearly defined and we are dealing with 4 constants and no variables here. There is no room for multiple solutions. nope, nope, nope, i cant be wrong - this was a trick. the correct answer is 'no real solution' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RansomthePasserby Posted April 9, 2011 Share Posted April 9, 2011 I think a lot of people are looking at it like this: 48/[2(9+3)] when you're SUPPOSED to look at it like this: (48/2)(9+3) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Do Itch Big Posted April 9, 2011 Share Posted April 9, 2011 **** you mexican math nerd! I'm sure you calculated the correct speed and trajectory to successfully jump the border fence and breathe the sweet air of freedom in America when you came here illegally! :rotflmao: U jelly? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terrifNick21 Posted April 9, 2011 Share Posted April 9, 2011 I wish I could write some of yall's paychecks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Do Itch Big Posted April 9, 2011 Share Posted April 9, 2011 Please excuse my dear aunt Sally. damn havent heard that since elementary school Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATLredskin Posted April 9, 2011 Share Posted April 9, 2011 Look people the answer is 2...PEMDAS do come into play, but this problem is all about the distributive property (2 is suppose to go into 9 and 3 first, because all of that is together and you can't split it) so when you say PEMDAS with this problem, the P don't stand for (9+3) it stands for 2(9+3)....think about that for a second and report back... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terrifNick21 Posted April 9, 2011 Share Posted April 9, 2011 Look people the answer is 2...PEMDAS do come into play, but this problem is all about the distributive property (2 is suppose to go into 9 and 3 first, because all of that is together and you can't split it) so when you say PEMDAS with this problem, the P don't stand for (9+3) it stands for 2(9+3)....think about that for a second and report back... I'm a math minor. The answer is 288. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
styx491 Posted April 9, 2011 Share Posted April 9, 2011 Look people the answer is 2...PEMDAS do come into play, but this problem is all about the distributive property (2 is suppose to go into 9 and 3 first, because all of that is together and you can't split it) so when you say PEMDAS with this problem, the P don't stand for (9+3) it stands for 2(9+3)....think about that for a second and report back... Division comes first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkinsKin26 Posted April 9, 2011 Share Posted April 9, 2011 I am also a self-proclaimed math guru, and the answer is 2. So now it is 3 math geniuses versus 1. I am like 100 % sure and willing to bet on it. The fact parathesis remain give it priority over the division function. Nick, I see what you did there, hahaha. If I'm wrong, I attribute it to poor educating in my elementary school (which is definitely possible). Also, I just typed it into two calculators the same way and got two different answers. Another good question would be why is a group of younger guys discussing a math problem at this time on a friday night. Although technically this is a good time to me. Bingo Slacky (division sign). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terrifNick21 Posted April 9, 2011 Share Posted April 9, 2011 I am also a self-proclaimed math guru, and the answer is 2. So now it is 3 math geniuses versus 1. I am like 100 % sure and willing to bet on it.The fact parathesis remain give it priority over the division function. $288 the answer is 288. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATLredskin Posted April 9, 2011 Share Posted April 9, 2011 I'm a math minor. The answer is 288. how sad, because i'm sticking with my answer and I hate math... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terrifNick21 Posted April 9, 2011 Share Posted April 9, 2011 how sad, because i'm sticking with my answer and I hate math... Then why even try to solve it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slacky McSlackAss Posted April 9, 2011 Share Posted April 9, 2011 I am also a self-proclaimed math guru, and the answer is 2. So now it is 3 math geniuses versus 1. I am like 100 % sure and willing to bet on it.The fact parathesis remain give it priority over the division function. What's outside the parentheses means nothing, it's all about what is inside of them, the 9+3. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Brave Little Toaster Oven Posted April 9, 2011 Share Posted April 9, 2011 this thread might rival the penny thread where the guy argued the value of .01 cents or something Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATLredskin Posted April 9, 2011 Share Posted April 9, 2011 Then why even try to solve it? try? this was a easy problem for me and is the basics of algebra...maybe you should bring this very same problem to your math teacher and let that person solve it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enter Apotheosis Posted April 9, 2011 Share Posted April 9, 2011 So... what exactly is the qualification we're using to determine who is a math genius now that we have so many self-proclamations of said status? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terrifNick21 Posted April 9, 2011 Share Posted April 9, 2011 try? this was a easy problem for me and is the basics of algebra...maybe you should bring this very same problem to your math teacher and let that person solve it... There's no need when I am 100% sure the answer is 288. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G.A.C.O.L.B. Posted April 9, 2011 Share Posted April 9, 2011 I have a GED and I got 288. Math guru my ass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Brave Little Toaster Oven Posted April 9, 2011 Share Posted April 9, 2011 So... what exactly is the qualification we're using to qualify someone as a math genius now that we have so many self-proclamations of it? if being a Fobby Indian is any indicator, Slacky counts then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terrifNick21 Posted April 9, 2011 Share Posted April 9, 2011 So... what exactly is the qualification we're using to determine who is a math genius now that we have so many self-proclamations of said status? Well, the people that said 2 don't qualify. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slacky McSlackAss Posted April 9, 2011 Share Posted April 9, 2011 Honestly, I'm gonna mainly chalk this up to terrible notation. the use of a division symbol instead of a "/" is what causes the confusion. ---------- Post added April-9th-2011 at 01:06 AM ---------- I have a GED and I got 288. Math guru my ass. Sheer luck. if being a Fobby Indian is any indicator, Slacky counts then. **** you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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