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Originally Posted by Geary
48÷2(9+3) = 48÷[2x(9+3)] = 2
The 2 alongside the parenthesis without an "x" sign means that it is "connected to" that parenthesis, and MUST multiply whatever total is within the parenthesis. This is not open to interpretation. It is a basic rule.
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Please support the above statement with a link to a mathematical rule that supports this. (as in school, wikipedia is NOT a valid reference!
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