What’s the answer? Some say 9, others say 1

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The answer is 9

6 : 2 (1 + 2)
= 6 : 2 (3) use rule of multiplication and division
= 3 (3)
= 9

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The answer should be 9.

After you solve what's in the parentheses, you solve the problem starting from left to right.

6÷2(1+2)
6÷2(3)
3(3)
9

Jim Parker answered Apr 11, 2019

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