48÷2(9+3) =

[Okie4570]

If any of you have 4th, 5th or 6th graders, look at their math books/curiculum and see how they're being taught the order of operations.

 

[CHenry]

If any of you have 4th, 5th or 6th graders, look at their math books/curiculum and see how they're being taught the order of operations.

I asked my 8th grade son. His reply:
Paranthesis, exponents, multiplication, division, addition, subtractraction

 

[Okie4570]

I asked my 8thway grade son. His reply:
Paranthesis, exponents, multiplication, division, addition, subtractraction

Yep...

 

[kroberts2131]

After reading this, I have another question.....who in the hell would go to a math forum?

 

[Fredkrueger100]

It is 288. My calculator on my iphone allows me to enter the equation just like it is.

 

[rr2008]

no wonder you all ***** and moan about prices, a solid minority can't figure. lol

 

[BallisticBiker]

Obama Sucks!

...math sucks too.

 

[mightymouse]

Obama Sucks!

...math sucks too.

Well said, bb!

 

[BallisticBiker]

 

[okiebryan]

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This looks familiar. Is the the formula for determining the effective power of RF over a given distance? I know this has something to do with EMF, but I can't place it.