• CetaceanNeeded@lemmy.world
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        19 hours ago

        You’re right but when I was taught this in grade four we were taught Of, I guess Orders was probably a bit above 10 year Olds.

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      23 hours ago

      Let me just, ahem

      1-2+3/(3+3)×2+3×6/3 = 1-2+3/(3+3)×2+1×6 = 1-2+3/(3+3)×2+6 = 7-2+3/(3+3)×2 = 7-2+3/(6+6) = 7-2+(1/2+1/2) = 5+(1/2+1/2) = 5+1=6

      Ahh, yes, DMAMDSBA :P

      Let’s just say BODMAS/PEMDAS isn’t all end-all be-all. They’re good, but there’s also better

      For those interested, see: basic number properties