A viral math question sent via the X(former twitter) app has sparked a heated discussion among those who viewed it on social media.
Netizens in the comments section had differing views on the proper solution.
The equation also sparked debate between some who thought the solution was 4 and those who thought it was 36.
However, contradicting reactions from internet users sparked an intense argument in the comments section.
The difference arose from the order of operations, as defined by the acronym PEMDAS (Parentheses, Exponents, Multiplication and Division, and Addition and Subtraction).
Some users argued that the answer was 36, as they believed the division should be performed first, resulting in 60 ÷ 5 = 12, and then multiplying by the result of the parentheses, 12(7-4) = 12(3) = 36.
On the other hand, those who supported the answer of 4 contended that the multiplication should be done before the division, resulting in 5(7-4) = 5(3) = 15, and then dividing 60 by 15, resulting in 60 ÷ 15 = 4.
Twitter users engage in heated Mathematics debate as the debate rages on, Twitter users continue to engage in passionate discussions, defending their respective answers and citing mathematical principles.
@mamuzoADUMS said “4. That’s the only answer.”
@drteepie reacted: “I know BODMAS is the most popular method we have been taught here but not all problems could be solved using BODMAS. The question really is what value are you trying to create? For instance, PEDMAS = 36 BODMAS = 4.”
@Silvangit reacted: “60 ÷ 5(7 – 4). Using BODMAS. 60 ÷ 5(3) 12(3). 36.” @Item66 said: “Scrolling through comments and nobody has been able to get the right answer.”
@Saninrooks commented: “Only genuises can get this. BODMAS.”
@MartmagMS commented: “It’s pathetic many people who only did little mathematics are misrepresenting and misinterpreting the question. You need to understand something rightly!”
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