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[Wolfenstein]

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[euryalos]

I hope no one dignifies this with a vote. :confused:

[danielb]

Originally posted by euryalos
I hope no one dignifies this with a vote. :confused: Aye.

[danielb]

Originally posted by danielb
Aye. The correct answer is -2493, Aye.

[euryalos]

I noticed. :rolleyes: What gets me is that this guy's professed occupation is teacher!

[Wolfenstein]

the correct answer is 6649.

i teach year 11 students at westbourne grammar school in hoppers crossing.

[euryalos]

Then you ought to consult a year 8 mathematics text, which may refer to the 'order of operations'.

In this case, the multiplication is completed first, then any additions/subtractions are completed from left to right.

[Wolfenstein]

it's an answer it's ment to be hard!

[dvd fan]

Answer is -2493

[euryalos]

it's an answer it's ment to be hard!

Evidently.

Here is a basic tutorial which may be of some assistance:

http://amby.com/educate/ord-op/

[Wolfenstein]

for the last time the answer is 6649 not 2493

[linton]

good old BOMDAS:D

[euryalos]

for the last time the answer is 6649 not 2493

It is quite elementary. I have no idea why you chose to start this absurd poll. I think you are abusing these forums.

No one has suggested the answer is 2493. On the contrary, it is -2493.

[looktall]

i got 6660 :p

[euryalos]

You get 6660 if you do each calculation in sequence, and that must not be done. As mentioned above, and discussed in the link (and per linton's BOMDAS :D), the multiplication is done first.

Thus:

2 x 3 + 3 x 4 = 18 NOT 36

I cannot believe we're discussing this.... :)

[Wolfenstein]

it's bodmas!
not bomdas

[euryalos]

Not necessarily, both are correct (and A and S can also be reversed). It is also known as BEDMAS. I am glad you have taken the time to familiarise yourself with the concept. I hope you can now achieve the correct answer -- your pupils will be delighted.

[danielb]

Originally posted by euryalos
I cannot believe we're discussing this....Aye.