This calculation seems simple but causes many people to argue fiercely about the answer.
6 : 2(1 + 2) = 1 or 9? Which is the correct answer?
This seemingly simple problem is causing heated debate in the online community.
Side 1 firmly affirms that the answer is 9. They argue that according to mathematical rules, we need to perform the calculation in brackets first, then multiply and divide and finally add and subtract.
Side 2 gives result 1. They believe that the calculation needs to be performed from left to right, and the brackets only play the role of “grouping” numbers to perform multiplication and division.
So, in your opinion, what is the correct answer to this problem? Join the debate and share your opinion in the comments section!
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