Question

What is wtong with the following equation 8 + (6/2)= 17-5!

Answer 1

It is false because
`11\\eq 12`

Explanation:

We will solve this question with the help of P.E.M.D.A.S. (Parentheses, Exponents, Multiplication, Division, Addition, Subtraction) as it will help us decide which section of the equation we attack first.

We are given
`8+(6/2)=17-5` And from the strategy we mentioned earlier, we realize we have to do what is in the parentheses first and 6/2 = 3 so now the equation becomes
`8+3=17-5`

Simply solve the rest using basic addition and subtraction to get the final equation of
`11\\eq 12`

Since the opposite ends of the equation do not match one another, the equation is false, or in other words not true.

Answer 2

11 ≠ 12

Explanation:

8 + (6/2)= 17-5

8 + (3) = 12

11 = 12

This is not true, 11 ≠ 12. So, the result is wrong.