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bug_user 06-15-2011 06:27 AM

Another equation!
 
After last thread that I made with that confusing equation, I figured I would post another equation that I saw floating around on FB. Hopefully this one will be much easier for some people. http://www.discussworldissues.com/fo...lies/wink1.gif

1+1+1+1+1+1+1+1+1+1-1+1+1+1+1+1+1x0 =?

Enjoy!

LindaSmithIV 06-15-2011 06:42 AM

probably doing something stupid here but 16

edit sneaky, actually 14

Goseciwx 06-15-2011 06:45 AM

I would have thought the multiplication is done first, so 1x0, which is obviously zero. Then just add all the other ones which is about 16.

Again, it's one of those that should have brackets really but i'm sure is solvable without.

Edit: Yeah a sneaky 14.

BqTyG9eS 06-15-2011 07:45 AM

14 for sure. The people who guessed 16 aren't dumb, they just mistakenly missed the one minus sign.

appletango 06-15-2011 08:35 AM

Its the catch out of people being taught wrong again. The answer is 0, as you work it out the direction you read (left to right) and a number times by 0 is 0.

fapourfasiark 06-15-2011 08:43 AM

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Its the catch out of people being taught wrong again. The answer is 0, as you work it out the direction you read (left to right) and a number times by 0 is 0.
Yeah - it you typed into a computer or calculator it would be zero.

I was going to get fooled! Good lesson in following the rules!

Vigeommighica 06-15-2011 08:56 AM

The answer is 14, order of operations and then left to right.

AnthonyKing 06-15-2011 09:12 AM

14.

Excel, Windows Scientific Calc shows 14 the normal calculator outputs 0.

Also found this site

LindaSmithIV 06-15-2011 09:24 AM

google calc
http://www.google.co.uk/#sclient=psy...w=1518&bih=794

erubresen 06-15-2011 09:29 AM

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Its the catch out of people being taught wrong again. The answer is 0, as you work it out the direction you read (left to right) and a number times by 0 is 0.
Embarrassing.

Order of operations, my friend.

What about this one (should be a bit more familiar)? F = 32 + 9/5 C

inofindy 06-15-2011 09:40 AM

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Its the catch out of people being taught wrong again. The answer is 0, as you work it out the direction you read (left to right) and a number times by 0 is 0.
Seriously embarrassing.

You multiply first.

QbCp7LaZ 06-15-2011 09:48 AM

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Its the catch out of people being taught wrong again. The answer is 0, as you work it out the direction you read (left to right) and a number times by 0 is 0.
PEMDAS or Please Excuse My Dear Aunt Sally

inofindy 06-15-2011 10:08 AM

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PEMDAS or Please Excuse My Dear Aunt Sally
If you need statements like this to perform basic mathematical equations, you are piss poor at math.

erubresen 06-15-2011 10:31 AM

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If you need statements like this to perform basic mathematical equations, you are piss poor at math.
Obviously. He is probably piss poor at breathing without extreme focus too.

inofindy 06-15-2011 10:34 AM

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Obviously. He is probably piss poor at breathing without extreme focus too.
Haha 9/10.

id2008 06-15-2011 01:02 PM

14 [dots]

Natashasuw 06-15-2011 02:13 PM

8 People voted 0? Come on guys, no bracket around all the additions / subtractions http://www.discussworldissues.com/fo...ies/laugh1.gif

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Its the catch out of people being taught wrong again. The answer is 0, as you work it out the direction you read (left to right) and a number times by 0 is 0.
You only go left to right in case of equal operations (such as multiplications and divisions, or additions and subtractions).


The correct answer is 14.

Accor$314 06-15-2011 02:57 PM

I calculated the 1's few times and wondered why I don't get the same result as everybody else.

Missed the subtraction. [rofl]

fapourfasiark 06-15-2011 05:35 PM

yeah its 14.

Strange one for a calculator though.. but yeah order of precedence etc..

Sensbachtal 06-16-2011 07:08 AM

hahaha! This thread is funny! I can't believe the results of the poll.


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