{"id":5324,"date":"2024-06-04T13:36:54","date_gmt":"2024-06-04T13:36:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/findpath.xyz\/?p=5324"},"modified":"2024-06-04T13:36:54","modified_gmt":"2024-06-04T13:36:54","slug":"mathematician-gets-plenty-of-feedback-after-solving-head-scratcher-math-equation-online","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/findpath.xyz\/?p=5324","title":{"rendered":"Mathematician gets plenty of feedback after solving \u201chead scratcher\u201d math equation online"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"primary\" class=\"content-area\"><main id=\"main\" class=\"site-main\"><\/p><div class=\"311fe198f191a864c1efcdfa9efedfdf\" data-index=\"3\" style=\"float: none; margin:0px 0 0px 0; text-align:center;\">\n<div data-type=\"_mgwidget\" data-widget-id=\"1782571\">\r\n<\/div>\r\n<script>(function(w,q){w[q]=w[q]||[];w[q].push([\"_mgc.load\"])})(window,\"_mgq\");\r\n<\/script>\r\n\n<\/div>\n\n<article id=\"post-9906\" class=\"post-9906 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-blog\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p>Have you ever found yourself so bored that you turned to a challenging math problem for entertainment?<\/p>\n<p>Well, here\u2019s a brain-teaser that has been making rounds on social media every few years, stumping both kids and adults alike.<\/p>\n<h2>This isn\u2019t just any math problem; it\u2019s one that has sparked global debates about the right way to solve it.<\/h2>\n<h2>The Equation That Went Viral<\/h2>\n<p>The problem in question is the seemingly simple equation: 6\u00f72(1+2). Despite its straightforward appearance, it has led to a variety of answers, causing confusion and debate.<\/p>\n<p>The YouTube channel MindYourDecision sheds light on this by explaining, \u201cI explain how to get the correct answer by using the modern interpretation of the order of operations.<\/p>\n<p>I also explain how you would get a different answer under historical usage of the division symbol.\u201d<\/p>\n<h2>Back to Basics with PEMDAS<\/h2>\n<p>To tackle this problem, we need to revisit the PEMDAS rule, which stands for Parentheses, Exponents, Multiplication\/Division, and Addition\/Subtraction.<\/p>\n<p>Remember, when operations have the same precedence, we solve them from left to right.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"\">\n<div class=\"sbly-image-wrapper ratio-box\"><\/div><figcaption class=\"mt-2\">\n<div class=\"font-medium text-gray-dark\">SOURCE:<\/div>\n<div class=\"ml-1 font-semibold text-indigo-dark\">PIXABAY<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>So, how do we solve 6\u00f72(1+2)? The answer is 9, and here\u2019s why.<\/p>\n<div id=\"vidazoo-player-if-container\">\n<p>Keeping PEMDAS in mind, we first solve the equation inside the parentheses: 1 + 2 = 3.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2>This changes our equation to 6\u00f72\u00d73.<\/h2>\n<p>Since multiplication and division are of the same priority in PEMDAS, we solve from left to right.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>First, we do 6\u00f72 = 3, and then 3 x 3 = 9.<\/p>\n<h2>Voil\u00e0! The answer is 9.<\/h2>\n<h2>Interestingly, MindYourDecisions also explored an older method from a 1917 textbook.<\/h2>\n<p>In this approach, after solving the parentheses, you would multiply 2 and 3 first, resulting in 6\u00f76 = 1.<\/p>\n<p>However, this method is outdated, and the correct modern interpretation gives us 9 as the answer.<\/p>\n<p>This math problem isn\u2019t just a way to pass time; it\u2019s a brain exercise that enhances strategic solving skills.<\/p>\n<h2>It\u2019s a fun and engaging way to challenge yourself and others.<\/h2>\n<h2>Did you figure out the correct answer on your first try?<\/h2>\n<p>It\u2019s a great example of how math can be both fun and perplexing.<\/p>\n<\/article>\n<p><\/main><\/div>\n<p>If you enjoyed unraveling this math mystery, why not share it with friends and family? 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