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    Here's my explanation. The calculator is supplied with a somewhat vague expression.

    The first calculator interprets it as a fraction, the second calculator interprets it sequentially.

    6÷2(1+2)

    First calculator
    What it sees
    6_____
    2(1+2)

    Evaluate 1+2 = 3
    Evaluate 2(3) = 6
    Evaluate 6/6 = 1

    Second calculator
    What it sees
    6 x (1+2)
    2

    Evaluate 1+2 = 3
    Evaluate 6/2 = 3
    Evaluate 3 x 3 = 9

    Also lol canadians and "BEMDAS". It's PEMDAS because it has better mnemonics, such as "People Expect More ****s And Sex" (thank you xkcd)

    Edit: had you punched in 6÷2*(1+2), the first calculator would have no trouble getting to the correct answer.
    Evaluate 1+2 = 3
    Evaluate 6/2 = 3
    Evaluate 3 x 3 = 9
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    Ok first WTH at your image.
    And second it's BEDMAS not "BEMDAS"

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    It's either way. Division and multiplication are on the same level. As is with addition and subtraction.

    BE, DM or MD, AS or SA.

    When you encounter two things on the same level side by side, you go left to right
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    Quote Originally Posted by kaglover1 View Post
    Ok first WTH at your image.
    And second it's BEDMAS not "BEMDAS"
    *facepalm*

    it's actually bemdsa

    bolt202/veil225/feint200

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    Stop ****ing up my mind, i'm set to go University this september so don't mess me up.. And oh wait that is a troll post

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    Quote Originally Posted by kaglover1 View Post
    Stop ****ing up my mind, i'm set to go University this september so don't mess me up.. And oh wait that is a troll post
    No it's not a troll post. BEMDSA is 100% valid as well.
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    We should have a Calculus thread. Then Kag will march right in and make a post about not understanding it.
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