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TM875 · 08-03-2004, 03:21 PM

I think it's 27.

3+2x3(4) = x

Following the order of operations, we should first do our multiplication.

a) 2x3 = 6
b) 6x4 = 24
c) 24 + 3 = 27

If you want to do it the other way:
a) 3x4 = 12
b) 2x12 = 24
c) 24+3 = 27

Silly canadians...

EDIT: I forgot to mention that this is pretty upper level math for most Americans. I would be willing to be most people wouldn't get this correct.

08-03-2004, 03:21 PM	#15 (permalink)
TM875 Addict Location: Amish-land, PA	I think it's 27. 3+2x3(4) = x Following the order of operations, we should first do our multiplication. a) 2x3 = 6 b) 6x4 = 24 c) 24 + 3 = 27 If you want to do it the other way: a) 3x4 = 12 b) 2x12 = 24 c) 24+3 = 27 Silly canadians... EDIT: I forgot to mention that this is pretty upper level math for most Americans. I would be willing to be most people wouldn't get this correct. __________________ "I've made only one mistake in my life. But I made it over and over and over. That was saying 'yes' when I meant 'no'. Forgive me." Last edited by TM875; 08-03-2004 at 03:24 PM..