# 48÷2(9+3)=?

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**Created:** [April 12, 2011, 9:21pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/48-2-9-3/257862 "2011-04-12T21:21:40Z")\
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**Post date:** [April 14, 2011, 9:28am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/48-2-9-3/257862/200 "2011-04-14T09:28:34Z")

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> [@Gas perks?](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/gas-perks/41237/11):
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> So let’s see a definition that says Symbols of grouping overrides pemdas bs, plain English that explains that 2\*x is not the same as 2x, a mathematical rule that demonstrates that the factor of 2 should be applied to each number inside…
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> Hey guys answer this
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> What’s 48/(24)?  
> What’s 48/(12)2?  
> What’s 48/(1+0)24?
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> And before you say I can’t do that ^ there are plenty of rules that say I can. The number that comes out of the parenthesis that gets assigned to it can go on either side outside because it has to be the next step in calculations.

distribute the 48 halves into the (9+3) and see what you get.

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