What is 6÷2(1+2) = ?

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What Is 6÷2(1+2) = ? The Correct Answer Explained

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The problem can be solved by the order of operations, known as BODMAS.

First evaluate Brackets, then evaluate Orders, then evaluate Multiplication, Division, and finally evaluate Addition-Subtraction.

Everyone is in agreement about the first step: simplify the addition inside of the parentheses.

6÷2(1+2)
= 6÷2(3)

This is where the debate starts.

The answer is 9

= 3(3) = 9.