48÷2(9+3) = ? Mathematician Explains The Correct Answer
What is 48÷2(9+3) = ? This problem went viral and generated millions of comments on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and social media sites. I explain how to get the correct answer by using the modern interpretation of the order of operations. I also explain how you would get a different answer under historical usage of the division symbol.
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Here is a 1917 article from "The American Mathematical Monthly" that explains the usage of the division symbol as an exception to the order of operations
http://www.jstor.org/stable/2972726?seq=1#page_scan_tab_contents
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I studied Mathematics and Economics at Stanford. Press coverage of my work:
http://mindyourdecisions.com/blog/press
*I get many, many emails about this problem and am unable to reply to them.
Blog (text explanation): https://wp.me/p6aMk-5g5
Here is a 1917 article from "The American Mathematical Monthly" that explains the usage of the division symbol as an exception to the order of operations
http://www.jstor.org/stable/2972726?seq=1#page_scan_tab_contents
Google evaluation
https://www.google.com/#q=48%C3%B72(9%2B3)
WolframAlpha evaluation
http://www.wolframalpha.com/input/?i=48%C3%B72(9%2B3)
If you like my videos, you can support me at Patreon:
https://www.patreon.com/mindyourdecisions
Connect on social media. I update each site when I have a new video or blog post, so you can follow me on whichever method is most convenient for you.
My Blog: https://mindyourdecisions.com/blog/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/preshtalwalkar
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Mind-Your-Decisions/168446714965
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http://amzn.to/1o3FaAg
"Math Puzzles Volume 1" features classic brain teasers and riddles with complete solutions for problems in counting, geometry, probability, and game theory. Volume 1 is rated 4.4/5 stars on 13 reviews.
http://amzn.to/1GhUUSH
"Math Puzzles Volume 2" is a sequel book with more great problems. (rated 5/5 stars on 3 reviews)
http://amzn.to/1NKbyCs
"Math Puzzles Volume 3" is the third in the series. (rated 3.8/5 stars on 4 reviews)
http://amzn.to/1NKbGlp
"40 Paradoxes in Logic, Probability, and Game Theory" contains thought-provoking and counter-intuitive results. (rated 4.3/5 stars on 12 reviews)
http://amzn.to/1LOCI4U
"The Best Mental Math Tricks" teaches how you can look like a math genius by solving problems in your head (rated 4.7/5 stars on 4 reviews)
http://amzn.to/18maAdo
"Multiply Numbers By Drawing Lines" This book is a reference guide for my video that has over 1 million views on a geometric method to multiply numbers. (rated 5/5 stars on 3 reviews)
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