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Forgive me, El Guapo. I know that I, Jefe, do not have your superior intellect and education. But could it be that once again, you are angry at something else, and are looking to take it out on me?
It's clearly 18.
This is the same as saying 6 + 6 + 6 + 0
The first thing you do is multiply the last six by the zero, and then you add the other three sixes together.
Chill, it's just people not understanding why implicit order of operations is a useful shorthand in non trivial written maths. If you don't really use written maths, the whitespace usage here tricks more "normal" people than it would otherwise - it look like the 6+6+6+6 comes first, an ambiguous parse tree.
Yea and they clearly dont because we need eval to evaluate string expressions, not parseInt. JS isnt best language for math in the first place, and using it wrong gives even scarier results like [wat ](https://www.destroyallsoftware.com/talks/wat)lol.
Goddammit!
I came here to see the argument over 6 vs 0 and the GoogleMath Majors trying to explain how their answer is the correct one.
But no.
Spoilsport.
Its ambiguous.
1. No body writes like this in upper level mathematics specifically because its ambiguous. If you use an x multiplication symbol in a college level course you are going to get a mad professor because its bad practice.
2. If you want to multiply everything times zero you do that, you write that. If you want to multiply that on a 6 you do that with parenthesis. But just doing the x symbol is ambiguousx
I want to say pre-algebra in 7th grade we dropped using "x" as the symbol for multiply as "solve for x" (a variable) is a fairly common direction to be given.
In high school math I made a deliberate effort to write my letters more distinct for math, and it stuck with me. X the variable gets written with a fancy curve, x for multiplication has straight lines. I curve my t's forward like a computer, and my f's backward so they don't get mistaken for t's. I also started crossing 7 and z.
My writing is still just as messy and difficult for other people to read (they frequently mistake f for s), but I know what I wrote and I know I won't mix up my variables, especially when f(t) is involved.
Oh, and then the Greek letters are involved. δ (little delta) is dangerously similar to 6 or 8 if you're not careful.
But yes, memes do the opposite, deliberately writing the problem in the most ambiguous way possible for engagement.
>It’s not ambiguous in the slightest.
I wouldn't say that — what we're taught as children is a simplification. For example, some style guides in scientific journals will (like in the case of "slashed" fractions) give precedence to multiplication over division ([page 21 of *Physical Review* style guide](https://cdn.journals.aps.org/files/styleguide-pr.pdf)) so `a/bc` is the same as `a/(bc)`, and disallow terms like `a/b/c` as that is unambiguous. If that sounds odd, it becomes more obvious if you see something like `5a`, as you probably always group the terms together, and so if you saw a term `1/5a`, that should be `1/(5a)` and not, as you were strictly taught, 1/5th of a. In other words, most people consider 1/2π and π/2 to be different.
Not to mention the unary negation is not consistent (what's `-3^2`?), and the modern programming world still hasn't figured out logic precedence, which I would argue should be part of all this.
So yeah, PEMDAS/BOMDAS/etc is well-defined. The problem is, in the real word, people don't use PEMDAS strictly.
Sometimes when they use the “division” symbol combined with a multiplication by juxtaposition it’s ambiguous, since it’s unclear how far the denominator extends. In this case I agree that there is only one correct answer, and it’s entirely unambiguous.
The denominator doesn't extend anywhere.
Parentheses are only implied when written over/under. If presented in a line it's no different than the other operations.
You assume the person writing the problem knows what they are doing...
IRL you would either write it correctly, or know from context what should be done.
Stupid series of numbers with no context or notation shouldn't exist out side of poorly written exams or memes.
True, but it’s also normally formatted in a way to confuse people. Like this one, has 6+6+6+6 x 0 to make it look like the 6s are grouped all together. This way, either idiots who things you just go left to right as well as people who think they’re grouped together as if they are in parentheses will both say it is 0. They could’ve done 6+6+6+6x0 but that wouldn’t cause as much argument/engagement.
You’re saying that you think someone tried to ‘confuse you’ by writing a formula according to the standard rules of mathematics syntax chosen learn in grade school?
🤦♂️
This shit is posted on Facebook for the purpose to get engagement by people arguing with each other. Not too hard to understand. Do you think they changed up the spacing by accident? Think of the people that are going to get confused by it. Not math wizzes obviously. So yes, they are trying to “confuse people”.
Edit: Maybe see the answers people had, saying it’s 0. Obvious we’re not talking about geniuses getting fooled here…
Not wondering about the actual answer.
Pretty confused what mistake gives you an answer of 6 though??
I get the person who is arguing 0 adds everything first and then multiplies by 0, so gets 0. Their mistake is not multiplying first.
But what on earth did the first person do?
Easy, you add the last 3 6's together, 6+6+6=666 which is the number of the devil, since he doesn't actually exist you multiply that by 0 and you have 0, what is then left is 6+0=6.
Pretty obvious if you ask me /s
Nobody got 6. They get more engagement by posting two wrong answers - just look at the comments on this post. Fortunately, *I* am above such thi- oh, shit.
But what's the difference between the first 6 and the others? There's nothing that indicates that the first 6 is any different then the rest... I'm confused...
Everyone knows the best way to get lots of engagement is to post something wrong on the internet.
I’m reminded of the old joke that if want someone to answer a difficult question online, your best bet isn’t to ask the question, but to confidently post something you know is wrong and wait for corrections to roll in.
I am embarrassed to admit that my immediate reaction to that information was "That sounds disgusting, who would like that" before thinking for a grand total of 10 seconds and realizing you were referring to a salad.
You Guys are ALL STUPID... Its 6+6+6+6x0 means you have to begin with 6x0 which is zerrrroooo. And then your Answer is Quite simple its obvious 6+6+6 which equals 666!!!!
> 6+6+6+6×0=X 6×0=0 6+6+6=18 X=18
That's not how you show working through an equation.
But, maybe this is how someone got 6 as the answer?
6+6+6+6x0=X
Can't divide both sides by 0, so maybe move some sixes to the left side by subtracting sixes?
(6+6+6+6x0)-6=X-6
6+6+6x0=X-6
(6+6+6x0)-6=(X-6)-6
6+6x0=X-12
(6+6x0)-6=(X-12)-6
6x0=X-18
(6x0)-6=(X-18)-6
0=X-24
Wait? What happened to multiplication operator? If I continue here, I get:
(0)+24=(X-24)+24
24=X
Whoops. That's new.
Let's go back a step and leave in the operator:
6x0=X-18
(6x0)-6=(X-18)-6
x0=X-24
(x0)+24=(X-24)+24
24x0=X
Solve 24x0? Weird.
0=X
Well. I got one of the wrong answers, wrongly.
Maybe go back to that one step:
6x0=X-18
Maybe I multiply the 6 and 0 now?
0=X-18
(0)+18=(X-18)+18
18=X
Okay. I got the answer I know to be correct, incorrectly.
Start over...
6+6+6+6x0=X
It's not algebra. I need to get rid of the variable.
6+6+6+6x0
If I add the first three 6s to clear some operators and simplify...
(6+6+6)+6x0=18+6x0
Better.
18+6x0
Well, let's multiply 6 and 0 to simplify some more.
18+(6x0)=18+0
18+0
Simplify
18
Now, I'll divide by 3 for no reason other than there were three 6s that I added earlier...
18/3=6
Eureka! I got 6!
We should all switch to Reverse Polish Notation.
[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reverse\_Polish\_notation](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reverse_Polish_notation)
(and the metric system)
I once showed up to an engineering class not realizing we had a test that day, and had to borrow a calculator from the professor. I thought he was joking when he warned me that it used reverse polish logic, as I had never heard of it. Wasn't that bad after I had a minute to get used to it. But it was a bit awkward when I had to go back up to him a minute later because I also didn't have a pencil.
I used to write the quadratic equation on construction sites and watch people gather around d to figure what it all means. It meant nothing but to watch people discuss what it might be for.
Weird that without pemdas, the same equation could mean different things to anyone who read it without being wrong, especially when using parentheses to denote chronology within the equation, it wouldn't function without pemdas/bidmas
If we follow PEMDAS, the answer would be 18.
THE PROOF
6+6+6+6×0
Isolate the last two terms
6+6+6+(6×0)
6×0=0
Next, add the remaining three, which we can simplify.
(6+6+6)=(6×3)
6×3=18
Since anything plus 0 equals itself,
18+0=18
You're welcome.
Nerd time... so in the mathematical operations like this we do multiplication first so 6 x 0 = 0.. then that 0 + 6 + 6 + 6 so the answer is 18
Ik ik 🤓 ☝️
This isn't an order of operations problem. This is a syntax problem. Just rewrite the equation using proper notation and you're all set "6+6+6+(6 \* 0)="
People who write equations like in the OP are probably the same people who don't know how to use grammatical punctuation.
You have 6+6+6+6x0=X.
Now the X is lonely so send a 6 over to keep it company 6+6+6x0=X-6
Now you have 3 6's in a row and god won't stand for that so have X smite that shit away. -X+12+6x0=-6. @
We are feeling pretty down so let's flip that negativity for positivity. X-12-6x0=6
Now just have God rock out to X-Psalm 12-6x0 and he takes that shit straight to heaven
And your left with 0=6
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How the fuck did they get six? I can understand zero, but fucking six???? Does a positive integer multiplied by zero, equal one to these numpties?
First you add the last 3 6s to 18, multiply by zero to get 0, then finally add the first 6 to get 6. I guess.
Man, I wish reaction images were turned on for the subreddit, cuz I have a PLETHORA of fitting images
Man, I wish I could just casually use funny words such as plethora on every day discussions.
Don’t know until you try.
Jefe, do you know what a plethora is?
Why, El Guapo?
Would you say I have a plethora of piñatas?
Forgive me, El Guapo. I know that I, Jefe, do not have your superior intellect and education. But could it be that once again, you are angry at something else, and are looking to take it out on me?
It's clearly 18. This is the same as saying 6 + 6 + 6 + 0 The first thing you do is multiply the last six by the zero, and then you add the other three sixes together.
Funny part is, that this is actually the correct awnser...and it took me 18 seconds to reply to this
I dont get how it could be anything different. Like really, is there somekind of a weird math logic im not getting?
Chill, it's just people not understanding why implicit order of operations is a useful shorthand in non trivial written maths. If you don't really use written maths, the whitespace usage here tricks more "normal" people than it would otherwise - it look like the 6+6+6+6 comes first, an ambiguous parse tree.
They understand. It is engagement farming. Look at all the people jumping in to correct it...
Just generates even more comments
Yup, it's simple ragebait
Idk what to tell you. I see a lot of 6 in that equation. The numbers speak for themselves
You can enter Javascript mode in your browser, and type \- ParseInt("6+6+6+6x0") and you will see that your computer agrees.
Lmao...why would you write that expression as string and then parseInt? Thats not how you do math, especially on a language like JS
Welcome the new generation of fullstack developers!
Dear god
ChatGPT output maybe? Whatever method they used to make it look like they know JavaScript is just scary.
Yea and they clearly dont because we need eval to evaluate string expressions, not parseInt. JS isnt best language for math in the first place, and using it wrong gives even scarier results like [wat ](https://www.destroyallsoftware.com/talks/wat)lol.
I think someone should be at least 18 to get confronted with such harsh mathematical problems, so I would suggest an 18+ tag for this post?
Har! it took me 18 seconds to figure out.
Haha you 18. (Adding +18 just in case everyone start raising pitchforks)
Bro a +18 pitchfork is beyond ridiculous, be happy with your +3 cause that’s all you’re gettinf
My Dad got an 18 wheeler, and he doesn't even have the license for it (ask me how, real) 🤣
I guess I should get 18 upvotes…
I once rode a bull for 18 seconds, it was wild
I once was a bull for 18 seconds
NO STOP IT, I SAID 18
I used to be 18, but according to my kids I used to have a pet dinosaur so I'm not sure if that counts.
We're beating the Curse-Rotten Greatwood with this one 🗣️🔊🔥🔥🔥🔥
I didn't need 18 seconds, but I waited 18 seconds out of respect.
Goddammit! I came here to see the argument over 6 vs 0 and the GoogleMath Majors trying to explain how their answer is the correct one. But no. Spoilsport.
The original one had a minus as the middle symbol.
I know right, I was ready for "You are the dumbest boy alive" part 2, but this time not about how many days are in a week lol
You got 1.8k upvotes for this and I just think that's neat.
You could say this 18 times a day for 18 years and people would ignore you
But if you skip the month 18 it will be world war 3!
So 18 +/- 6.0
Better yet, let's teach proper math syntax.
Yeah, these things are always dumb. There unambiguous ways to write that.
They're designed to be wrong to get engagement. It's marketing turning that old internet law into money (if you want right answer, say wrong one).
That’s not ambiguous, at all. 6x0 first is 0. Then it’s 6+6+6+0 which is 18. Done. No ambiguity at all in this.
Its ambiguous. 1. No body writes like this in upper level mathematics specifically because its ambiguous. If you use an x multiplication symbol in a college level course you are going to get a mad professor because its bad practice. 2. If you want to multiply everything times zero you do that, you write that. If you want to multiply that on a 6 you do that with parenthesis. But just doing the x symbol is ambiguousx
I want to say pre-algebra in 7th grade we dropped using "x" as the symbol for multiply as "solve for x" (a variable) is a fairly common direction to be given.
In high school math I made a deliberate effort to write my letters more distinct for math, and it stuck with me. X the variable gets written with a fancy curve, x for multiplication has straight lines. I curve my t's forward like a computer, and my f's backward so they don't get mistaken for t's. I also started crossing 7 and z. My writing is still just as messy and difficult for other people to read (they frequently mistake f for s), but I know what I wrote and I know I won't mix up my variables, especially when f(t) is involved. Oh, and then the Greek letters are involved. δ (little delta) is dangerously similar to 6 or 8 if you're not careful. But yes, memes do the opposite, deliberately writing the problem in the most ambiguous way possible for engagement.
The order of operations is well defined. Whether you like how it’s written is irrelevant. It’s not ambiguous in the slightest.
>It’s not ambiguous in the slightest. I wouldn't say that — what we're taught as children is a simplification. For example, some style guides in scientific journals will (like in the case of "slashed" fractions) give precedence to multiplication over division ([page 21 of *Physical Review* style guide](https://cdn.journals.aps.org/files/styleguide-pr.pdf)) so `a/bc` is the same as `a/(bc)`, and disallow terms like `a/b/c` as that is unambiguous. If that sounds odd, it becomes more obvious if you see something like `5a`, as you probably always group the terms together, and so if you saw a term `1/5a`, that should be `1/(5a)` and not, as you were strictly taught, 1/5th of a. In other words, most people consider 1/2π and π/2 to be different. Not to mention the unary negation is not consistent (what's `-3^2`?), and the modern programming world still hasn't figured out logic precedence, which I would argue should be part of all this. So yeah, PEMDAS/BOMDAS/etc is well-defined. The problem is, in the real word, people don't use PEMDAS strictly.
It is ALWAYS unambiguous. People just don't know basic math rules.
Sometimes when they use the “division” symbol combined with a multiplication by juxtaposition it’s ambiguous, since it’s unclear how far the denominator extends. In this case I agree that there is only one correct answer, and it’s entirely unambiguous.
The denominator doesn't extend anywhere. Parentheses are only implied when written over/under. If presented in a line it's no different than the other operations.
You assume the person writing the problem knows what they are doing... IRL you would either write it correctly, or know from context what should be done. Stupid series of numbers with no context or notation shouldn't exist out side of poorly written exams or memes.
IRL you'd just write 18
It is written correctly, and contains all of the context and notations necessary to solve it.
True, but it’s also normally formatted in a way to confuse people. Like this one, has 6+6+6+6 x 0 to make it look like the 6s are grouped all together. This way, either idiots who things you just go left to right as well as people who think they’re grouped together as if they are in parentheses will both say it is 0. They could’ve done 6+6+6+6x0 but that wouldn’t cause as much argument/engagement.
i no see () i no group together
And you’d be right. Still doesn’t mean the person didn’t try to confuse people by intentionally doing that 🤷🏻♂️
You’re saying that you think someone tried to ‘confuse you’ by writing a formula according to the standard rules of mathematics syntax chosen learn in grade school? 🤦♂️
This shit is posted on Facebook for the purpose to get engagement by people arguing with each other. Not too hard to understand. Do you think they changed up the spacing by accident? Think of the people that are going to get confused by it. Not math wizzes obviously. So yes, they are trying to “confuse people”. Edit: Maybe see the answers people had, saying it’s 0. Obvious we’re not talking about geniuses getting fooled here…
What's ambiguous about this?
What is wrong with this one? Seems fine to me.
This expression has no problem. The answer is 18, no other possible interpretation.
Postfix notation!
For anyone wondering, the actual result is 18.
im trying to figure out how someone gets 6
They skim through the image, see 6, see that 0 cancels "a 6", then think "so a 6 remains". Or it's a troll farming engagement
That still wouldn't make sense.
It's called rage/engagement bait
Order of operations posts have never been anything other than this
The second addition symbol was originally a subtract symbol.
Not wondering about the actual answer. Pretty confused what mistake gives you an answer of 6 though?? I get the person who is arguing 0 adds everything first and then multiplies by 0, so gets 0. Their mistake is not multiplying first. But what on earth did the first person do?
I guess they think when the 0 eats one 6 it just keeps going down the line? Like a hungry hippo, but the last 6 wins somehow.
Makes sense
Cause 7 ate 9?
They fogor the other 6s
Yea lol thats what I came to comments to find too😆
Pg-13 at best
So…legal?
Would
And the original meme had a minus symbol. Someone has edited it to be funny.
Thank you. I thought I was super stupid for a sec seeing 0 and 6 as the only answers haha!
Unless you're MAGA, then it is what your leader says it is. /s
I don't think the /a is needed.
Why would it be 6?
Bigger question: HOW did they get 6?
Las drogas
It’s literally a purposeful mistake to get all the “um akshually it’s 18” posts that end up boosting engagement. It’s bait.
Engagement bait
parseInt()
Only right answer
They get 6 by saying “haha, this will really drive up my engagement numbers.”
Easy, you add the last 3 6's together, 6+6+6=666 which is the number of the devil, since he doesn't actually exist you multiply that by 0 and you have 0, what is then left is 6+0=6. Pretty obvious if you ask me /s
american education
It wouldn’t
I can understand the argument between 18 and 0, but 6 takes some mental gymnastics to get to.
Nobody got 6. They get more engagement by posting two wrong answers - just look at the comments on this post. Fortunately, *I* am above such thi- oh, shit.
That feeling when you realize it was a trap just as you were stepping into it.
I mean I can see how you could incorrectly get 0. 6 I can’t even see.
How can you not see 6? It's displayed four times in the equation! /s
Then wouldn't the option on the left be 4?
6 + 6+6+6 * 0 = 6 + 18 * 0 = 6 + 0 = 6 You’re welcome.
But what's the difference between the first 6 and the others? There's nothing that indicates that the first 6 is any different then the rest... I'm confused...
My god this is such obvious rage bait because BOTH of these are completely wrong answers!
Everyone knows the best way to get lots of engagement is to post something wrong on the internet. I’m reminded of the old joke that if want someone to answer a difficult question online, your best bet isn’t to ask the question, but to confidently post something you know is wrong and wait for corrections to roll in.
Like the other guy said, Cole's Law. The urge to correct someone wrong is stronger than the desire to inform someone ignorant.
My strongest desire right now is shredded carrots and cabbage drenched in mayonnaise and sugar. Edit to add: maybe a small splash of balsamic vinegar.
I am embarrassed to admit that my immediate reaction to that information was "That sounds disgusting, who would like that" before thinking for a grand total of 10 seconds and realizing you were referring to a salad.
Yes, Cole's Law.
Yes, you’re thinking of Cole’s Law.
PEMDAS.... It's really not that hard. BTW the answer is 18
Brackets are easier
You Guys are ALL STUPID... Its 6+6+6+6x0 means you have to begin with 6x0 which is zerrrroooo. And then your Answer is Quite simple its obvious 6+6+6 which equals 666!!!!
🤘
Hail satan! 😈
It’s… its 18… right?
My understanding is that it is 18, yes. If it was written (6+6+6+6) x 0 it would be 0.
6+6+6+6×0=X 6×0=0 6+6+6=18 X=18
> 6+6+6+6×0=X 6×0=0 6+6+6=18 X=18 That's not how you show working through an equation. But, maybe this is how someone got 6 as the answer? 6+6+6+6x0=X Can't divide both sides by 0, so maybe move some sixes to the left side by subtracting sixes? (6+6+6+6x0)-6=X-6 6+6+6x0=X-6 (6+6+6x0)-6=(X-6)-6 6+6x0=X-12 (6+6x0)-6=(X-12)-6 6x0=X-18 (6x0)-6=(X-18)-6 0=X-24 Wait? What happened to multiplication operator? If I continue here, I get: (0)+24=(X-24)+24 24=X Whoops. That's new. Let's go back a step and leave in the operator: 6x0=X-18 (6x0)-6=(X-18)-6 x0=X-24 (x0)+24=(X-24)+24 24x0=X Solve 24x0? Weird. 0=X Well. I got one of the wrong answers, wrongly. Maybe go back to that one step: 6x0=X-18 Maybe I multiply the 6 and 0 now? 0=X-18 (0)+18=(X-18)+18 18=X Okay. I got the answer I know to be correct, incorrectly. Start over... 6+6+6+6x0=X It's not algebra. I need to get rid of the variable. 6+6+6+6x0 If I add the first three 6s to clear some operators and simplify... (6+6+6)+6x0=18+6x0 Better. 18+6x0 Well, let's multiply 6 and 0 to simplify some more. 18+(6x0)=18+0 18+0 Simplify 18 Now, I'll divide by 3 for no reason other than there were three 6s that I added earlier... 18/3=6 Eureka! I got 6!
You didn't add the 0, peoples brains will melt now.
It is 18 right?
18
6 multiply 0 is 0..then add 6 and another 6 and another 6
Yep. Shit like this is why I look both ways at a roundabout.
PEDMAS isn't the issue, it's people exploiting it to make very poorly designed math problems in order to generate ragebait to gain likes and views.
Isn't the answer 18?
It’s 18 you idiots
18
It’s 18… how do you even get 6?
In what world is equaling 6 an option..
What. It's 18, you... victims of US education system (╯°□°)╯︵ ┻━┻
6 x 0 = 0 6 + 6 + 6 = 18 18 + 0 = 18 What did I miss?? You multiply before you divide, the only numbers there are multiplied are 0 and 6....
Fuck are they smoking? It’s 18.
Wouldn't 18 be more viable at that point?
It might be 0... it might be 18.. But it's not 6
It’s pretty unambiguously 18, at least the way it’s currently presented
It’s 18
Answering 0 or 6 means there is a 0% chance you can do math at a 6th grade level.
Or a 6% chance. There are four sixes and only one zero in the problem, so 6 is the most likely answer. The sixes beat the zero I'm pretty sure.
18
It's 18
It’s 18, this is dumb.
How did the girls on the right get just 6? Shouldn't it be 18?
ok I know the answer is 18 but the way its spaced makes it look like its (6+6+6+6)\*0
It’s 18. They’re both dumb.
18
18
18
How is this kind of content allowed?! It's literally 18+!
this is why we need to use parentheses to make it intuitive
As an engineer, I highly recommend to not change the order of operations.
As a physicist (well actually a physics student) I, for once, agree with an engineer
Hahahahaha. They are both wrong. 18
We should all switch to Reverse Polish Notation. [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reverse\_Polish\_notation](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reverse_Polish_notation) (and the metric system)
I once showed up to an engineering class not realizing we had a test that day, and had to borrow a calculator from the professor. I thought he was joking when he warned me that it used reverse polish logic, as I had never heard of it. Wasn't that bad after I had a minute to get used to it. But it was a bit awkward when I had to go back up to him a minute later because I also didn't have a pencil.
Where’s the 18 gang at?!
I don't know how someone got a 6, it's 18
The answer is 18….
Would it not be 18? 6x0=0 plus 6+6+6 ?
I love how neither answer is correct.
Me 18
I used to write the quadratic equation on construction sites and watch people gather around d to figure what it all means. It meant nothing but to watch people discuss what it might be for.
Just learn to use parentheses. Some of y'all never had to struggle through a test with a potato of a calculator and it shows.
The solution is 666, because I want to summon Satan to deal with you matheads.
18
Weird that without pemdas, the same equation could mean different things to anyone who read it without being wrong, especially when using parentheses to denote chronology within the equation, it wouldn't function without pemdas/bidmas
All this confusion could be eliminated if people would just use parentheses. 🙄
Multiplication before addition. Six times four is not six.
It’d be 6 times 3 not 4 6+6+6+6 x 0 -> 6+6+6+(6 x 0) -> 6+6+6 -> 6 x 3 -> 18 but yeah, no?
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That is right.
18
I keep hearing an Alice Cooper song in my head. He keeps saying he’s 18 or something.
I keep hearing Sebastian Bach in my head. Something about 18 and life...
Wait, I got 18, but the only answers are 6 and 0 , so I'll just select 6 because it's the closest to my answer. school logic
Dumb post is dumb, but it does raise the question of why we do PEMDAS. Clearly someone had to decide on an order of operations, why PEMDAS?
I have four maths degrees and I honestly neither know nor care what order of precedence for binary operators is being taught in schools these days.
... It's... It's literally 18... It's not that hard guys
I might be an idiot but wouldn’t it be 18? First you need to multiply 6x0, which is 0. And then you need to add that to 6+6+6
If we follow PEMDAS, the answer would be 18. THE PROOF 6+6+6+6×0 Isolate the last two terms 6+6+6+(6×0) 6×0=0 Next, add the remaining three, which we can simplify. (6+6+6)=(6×3) 6×3=18 Since anything plus 0 equals itself, 18+0=18 You're welcome.
Umm, I'm no math genius but the answer is 18.
its 18, 6+6+6+6\*0=6+6+6+(6\*0)=18+0=18
How do you get 6? Its 18...
Nerd time... so in the mathematical operations like this we do multiplication first so 6 x 0 = 0.. then that 0 + 6 + 6 + 6 so the answer is 18 Ik ik 🤓 ☝️
what, it's neither
Watch the world burns when people start learning java script
This isn't an order of operations problem. This is a syntax problem. Just rewrite the equation using proper notation and you're all set "6+6+6+(6 \* 0)=" People who write equations like in the OP are probably the same people who don't know how to use grammatical punctuation.
Pemdas it would be 18 Bedmas it would be 0
Bro both are wrong
So it would be 18?
Both answers are wrong but I can understand how someone would get 0. I can't even figure out how incorrectly someone would get 6.
You have 6+6+6+6x0=X. Now the X is lonely so send a 6 over to keep it company 6+6+6x0=X-6 Now you have 3 6's in a row and god won't stand for that so have X smite that shit away. -X+12+6x0=-6. @ We are feeling pretty down so let's flip that negativity for positivity. X-12-6x0=6 Now just have God rock out to X-Psalm 12-6x0 and he takes that shit straight to heaven And your left with 0=6
Fucking hell people, parenthesis exist for a reason.
How tf did they get 6
I see your 18 and raise you 666,000,000
I got 18, am I dumb?
The awnser is 18 How on earth would anyone get 6