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1+1+1+1+1+1+1+1+1+1-1+1+1+1+1+1+1x0 = ?

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LJ

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Jun 16, 2011 8:14 PM
sonofsam;804979 wrote:Ok, time to defend myself...

There are two possible answers to this problem... The real answer is that there is not enough information to make and educated response. Is this a "simple math problem" which would be right to left adding and subtracting the ones until you multiple the zero and get ZERO?

Or is this posted to be an algebraic equation which would result in the use of "Please Excuse My Dear Aunt Sally?" In that case, the answer would be 14

There are two answers and not enough info provided to find which is the right answer.

No, there is one answer. There is absolutely no ambiguity. Only people who can do math, and those who cannot.
Jun 16, 2011 8:14pm
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Jun 16, 2011 8:18 PM
LJ;804981 wrote:No, there is one answer. There is absolutely no ambiguity. Only people who can do math, and those who cannot.

Then send in a PM and explanation please... I can do math and this is a two sided problem.
Jun 16, 2011 8:18pm
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Jun 16, 2011 8:21 PM
sonofsam;804984 wrote:Then send in a PM and explanation please... I can do math and this is a two sided problem.

Why? PEMDAS is PEMDAS. PEMDAS IS math. There is no such thing where a left to right overtakes PEMDAS
Jun 16, 2011 8:21pm
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Jun 16, 2011 8:23 PM
1+1+1+1+1+1+1+1+1+1-1+1+1+1+1+1+1x0
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Jun 16, 2011 8:23pm
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Jun 16, 2011 8:24 PM
Just admit you got it wrong, call yourself retarded, and move on.
Jun 16, 2011 8:24pm
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Jun 16, 2011 8:28 PM
sonofsam;804979 wrote:Ok, time to defend myself...

There are two possible answers to this problem... The real answer is that there is not enough information to make and educated response. Is this a "simple math problem" which would be right to left adding and subtracting the ones until you multiple the zero and get ZERO?

Or is this posted to be an algebraic equation which would result in the use of "Please Excuse My Dear Aunt Sally?" In that case, the answer would be 14

There are two answers and not enough info provided to find which is the right answer.

Nope. One answer.
Jun 16, 2011 8:28pm
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Jun 16, 2011 8:33 PM
reading that "explanation" again, I realized it may be one the funniest things I have ever read.
Jun 16, 2011 8:33pm
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Jun 16, 2011 8:40 PM
O-Trap;804864 wrote:Differently from what?

I was taught left to right unless grouped, no rules on multiplication first then addition.
Jun 16, 2011 8:40pm
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Jun 16, 2011 8:42 PM
Sonofanump;804994 wrote:I was taught left to right unless grouped, no rules on multiplication first then addition.

You were taught wrong. Multiplication before addition has been around since the 1600's.
Jun 16, 2011 8:42pm
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Jun 16, 2011 8:42 PM
Sonofanump;804994 wrote:I was taught left to right unless grouped, no rules on multiplication first then addition.

I think you are mis-remembering.
Jun 16, 2011 8:42pm
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Jun 16, 2011 8:50 PM
Jun 16, 2011 8:50pm
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Jun 16, 2011 9:08 PM
Nice to see the majority of the OC does not know 7th grade math. I failed intermediate algebra in college and still know this
Jun 16, 2011 9:08pm
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Jun 16, 2011 9:21 PM
Sonofanump;804994 wrote:I was taught left to right unless grouped, no rules on multiplication first then addition.

Same here. This whole math problem has two answers depending on how you were taught.
Jun 16, 2011 9:21pm
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Jun 16, 2011 9:22 PM
sonofsam;805033 wrote:Same here. This whole math problem has two answers depending on how you were taught.

So depending if you were taught correctly or incorrectly? :rolleyes:
Jun 16, 2011 9:22pm
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Jun 16, 2011 9:26 PM
LJ;805035 wrote:So depending if you were taught correctly or incorrectly? :rolleyes:

Unless the problem is grouped, you work it left to right. Not enough info, are we working a "math problem" or an "algebraic solution?"
Jun 16, 2011 9:26pm
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Jun 16, 2011 9:28 PM
sonofsam;805041 wrote:Unless the problem is grouped, you work it left to right. Not enough info, are we working a "math problem" or an "algebraic solution?"

You have no clue what you are talking about do you?
Jun 16, 2011 9:28pm
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Jun 16, 2011 9:28 PM
internet hardasses that can't do math bring teh lulz.
Jun 16, 2011 9:28pm
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Jun 16, 2011 9:29 PM
I like how a math problem is posted because it's a known trick math question, and then people feel all special about themselves because others got it wrong. Must be tough having to feel good about yourself in this manner. SMH
Jun 16, 2011 9:29pm
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Jun 16, 2011 9:31 PM
Sonofanump;804994 wrote:I was taught left to right unless grouped, no rules on multiplication first then addition.

I don't blame you, then, nor do I think you to be dumb.

I think your TEACHER to be incompetent, and hopefully they were out of a job not long after you left the class.
karen lotz;805011 wrote:

Okay, I laughed my ASS off at that.
sonofsam;805033 wrote:Same here. This whole math problem has two answers depending on how you were taught.

The math problem still only has one answer, regardless of how you were taught. However, as I said, a person cannot be blamed for being taught incorrectly.

I do wonder, though. Did you ever take standardized testing? Granted, I don't believe such testing to be perfect (especially when timed), but for the purposes of evaluating math comprehension, it would seem to be an apt gauge. Moreover, I have to wonder if you were taught out of books or just from a teaching winging it, as books would have had it printed accurately.
Jun 16, 2011 9:31pm
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Jun 16, 2011 9:31 PM
WebFire;805045 wrote:I like how a math problem is posted because it's a known trick math question, and then people feel all special about themselves because others got it wrong. Must be tough having to feel good about yourself in this manner. SMH

Most of it is just ribbing, but we are laughing at someone who is trying to explain how the wrong answer is the right answer.

Also, it's not a trick question, just shows the failure of our education system. The 288 or 2 is a trick question, this one just either catches people off guard, or people who just can't do math.
Jun 16, 2011 9:31pm
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Jun 16, 2011 9:38 PM
TOS math fail.

Jun 16, 2011 9:38pm
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Jun 16, 2011 9:40 PM
LJ;805049 wrote:Most of it is just ribbing, but we are laughing at someone who is trying to explain how the wrong answer is the right answer.

Also, it's not a trick question, just shows the failure of our education system. The 288 or 2 is a trick question, this one just either catches people off guard, or people who just can't do math.

But it was only posted because the OP knew people would get it wrong.

BTW, I agree, there is only one answer.
Jun 16, 2011 9:40pm
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Jun 16, 2011 9:41 PM
WebFire;805069 wrote:But it was only posted because the OP knew people would get it wrong.

BTW, I agree, there is only one answer.

You are acting like this is the only time someone has tried to trick people on here.
Jun 16, 2011 9:41pm
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Jun 16, 2011 9:43 PM
justincredible;805075 wrote:You are acting like this is the only time someone has tried to trick people on here.

Good point.
Jun 16, 2011 9:43pm
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Jun 16, 2011 9:51 PM
justincredible;805075 wrote:You are acting like this is the only time someone has tried to trick people on here.

I do not like tricks, only treats.
Jun 16, 2011 9:51pm