An algebra problem by Ronald Chén

Algebra Level 2

9 − 3 ÷ 1 3 + 1 = ? 9 - 3 \div \dfrac13 + 1 = \, ?

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Ronald Chén by Ronald Chén , 32, Guatemala

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Bayu Prahara
Dec 6, 2016

Let be x in other side

9 - 3 : 1/3 + 1 = x

First, choose the divide

9 - 9 + 1 = x

Second, choose the add

9 - 8 = x

Last, choose the minus

1 = x

So, 9 - 3 : 1/3 + 1 = 1

The answer is 1

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Ronald Chén
Dec 6, 2016

The correct answer is found by grouping 1/3 with parentheses and following the order of operations, with division taking precedence.

9 – 3 ÷ (1/3) + 1 = 9 – 9 + 1 = 0 + 1 = 1

The correct answer is 1.

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