41 I just did a problem similar to this in my math class this term... to get the answer, you do the multiplication first then addition: 40+(40x0)+1 40x0=0 40+1=41
based on the OP...it has to be 41..... I only inserted the () as a way of demonstrating the multiplication problem first..... you can get different answers depending on where you put the () also.... 40+40x(0+1)= 80
its 1...the only time you would multiply 40x0 would be if it was in () example 40+(40x0)+1=41 but 40+40 is 80x0 is 0+1=1 You don't put () were you want, it has to be original placed in the equation for a reason and [] is only used when you need to put as for example 40+[(40x0)+1]=? which the answer would be 41 or [40+(40x0)]+1= 41, () gets figured first, then [], then everything afterwards
NOPE..... Do it on a calculator if ya dont believe me..... it is just a matter of doing the math in order of operations.... multiplication or division comes first unless there are () or [] then addition and subtraction. SO as written 40 + 40 x 0 + 1 = ??? the only answer you can get is 41
Hmmm...I don't remember an order of operation, but my calculator proves your right, and my bosses kid who is going to college explained it to me also.
I didnt remember it either but I happen to be taking algebra :4-book: this term so it is not like I am a mathematics wizard :3-dunce:..... It is only a matter of right place...right time.... As for how many masons does it take..... it depends on the degree you are working....:1-wink-grin:
When I first looked at the problem, I thought that something was missing from the equation. The brackets being included would have made it easier. Then I remembered that you do the multiplication first. :1-say-yes:
Please Excuse My Dear Aunt Sally!!!! I will never forget that, mostly because of how goofy my teacher sounded when he would say it.....Order of operations.... Parentheses, Exponents, Multiplication, Division, Addition, Subtraction:1-say-yes:
Following the rules is important. But knowing "WHY" those rules are to be followed, that is something else. Keep in mind, these rules are not put into place because everyone merely "agreed" to them. There is a mechanical linkage in these operations that must be remembered for this is how the universe actually Works.
That is easy when you are married with kids. Say you have $20 in your wallet. Government takes $5. The wife takes $10 and the kids take $10. Leaving you in debt.
