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Math problem that is driving the Internet crazy
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RE: Math problem that is driving the Internet crazy
Its not a math problem at all, its very simple 3rd graders math.
The real problem is that the equation is presented in an ambigious way. We have math symbols for a reason.

If the originator would have bothered to specify the problem, it wouldnt be a problem at all.

#1 8/(2*(2+2))=1
#2 8/2*(2+2)=16

Now, what was the original problem? #1 or #2?
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RE: Math problem that is driving the Internet crazy - by Deesse23 - August 3, 2019 at 2:53 am

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