5 Questions
According to the text, what is the value of the expression 48/2(9+3)?
2
What is the standard convention for interpreting expressions like ab+c?
(ab)+c
What is the standard convention for interpreting expressions like a+bc?
a+(bc)
What is the general rule for inserting parentheses in expressions of the form a/bc?
(a/b)c
Which of the following expressions is unambiguous?
ab+c
Test your understanding of order of arithmetic operations, including the infamous 48/2(9+3) question. Explore the different interpretations and determine the correct value.
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