1+1+1+1+1+1+1+1+1+1-1+1+1+1+1+1+1x0 = ?

• LJ

  

  sonofsam;804979 wrote:Ok, time to defend myself...
  
  There are two possible answers to this problem... The real answer is that there is not enough information to make and educated response. Is this a "simple math problem" which would be right to left adding and subtracting the ones until you multiple the zero and get ZERO?
  
  Or is this posted to be an algebraic equation which would result in the use of "Please Excuse My Dear Aunt Sally?" In that case, the answer would be 14
  
  There are two answers and not enough info provided to find which is the right answer.

  
  No, there is one answer. There is absolutely no ambiguity. Only people who can do math, and those who cannot.
• sonofsam

  

  LJ;804981 wrote:No, there is one answer. There is absolutely no ambiguity. Only people who can do math, and those who cannot.

  
  Then send in a PM and explanation please... I can do math and this is a two sided problem.
• LJ

  

  sonofsam;804984 wrote:Then send in a PM and explanation please... I can do math and this is a two sided problem.

  
  Why? PEMDAS is PEMDAS. PEMDAS IS math. There is no such thing where a left to right overtakes PEMDAS
• LJ

  

  1+1+1+1+1+1+1+1+1+1-1+1+1+1+1+1+1x0
  1+1+1+1+1+1+1+1+1+1-1+1+1+1+1+1+0
  2+1+1+1+1+1+1+1+1-1+1+1+1+1+1+0
  3+1+1+1+1+1+1+1-1+1+1+1+1+1+0
  4+1+1+1+1+1+1-1+1+1+1+1+1+0
  5+1+1+1+1+1-1+1+1+1+1+1+0
  6+1+1+1+1-1+1+1+1+1+1+0
  7+1+1+1-1+1+1+1+1+1+0
  8+1+1-1+1+1+1+1+1+0
  9+1-1+1+1+1+1+1+0
  10-1+1+1+1+1+1+0
  9+1+1+1+1+1+0
  10+1+1+1+1+0
  11+1+1+1+0
  12+1+1+0
  13+1+0
  14+0
  14
• karen lotz

  

  Just admit you got it wrong, call yourself retarded, and move on.
• justincredible

  

  sonofsam;804979 wrote:Ok, time to defend myself...
  
  There are two possible answers to this problem... The real answer is that there is not enough information to make and educated response. Is this a "simple math problem" which would be right to left adding and subtracting the ones until you multiple the zero and get ZERO?
  
  Or is this posted to be an algebraic equation which would result in the use of "Please Excuse My Dear Aunt Sally?" In that case, the answer would be 14
  
  There are two answers and not enough info provided to find which is the right answer.

  
  Nope. One answer.
• LJ

  

  reading that "explanation" again, I realized it may be one the funniest things I have ever read.
• Sonofanump

  O-Trap;804864 wrote:Differently from what?

  
  I was taught left to right unless grouped, no rules on multiplication first then addition.
• LJ

  

  Sonofanump;804994 wrote:I was taught left to right unless grouped, no rules on multiplication first then addition.

  
  You were taught wrong. Multiplication before addition has been around since the 1600's.
• justincredible

  

  Sonofanump;804994 wrote:I was taught left to right unless grouped, no rules on multiplication first then addition.

  
  I think you are mis-remembering.
• karen lotz

  

  
• Pick6

  

  Nice to see the majority of the OC does not know 7th grade math. I failed intermediate algebra in college and still know this
• sonofsam

  

  Sonofanump;804994 wrote:I was taught left to right unless grouped, no rules on multiplication first then addition.

  
  Same here. This whole math problem has two answers depending on how you were taught.
• LJ

  

  sonofsam;805033 wrote:Same here. This whole math problem has two answers depending on how you were taught.

  
  So depending if you were taught correctly or incorrectly? :rolleyes:
• sonofsam

  

  LJ;805035 wrote:So depending if you were taught correctly or incorrectly? :rolleyes:

  
  Unless the problem is grouped, you work it left to right. Not enough info, are we working a "math problem" or an "algebraic solution?"
• LJ

  

  sonofsam;805041 wrote:Unless the problem is grouped, you work it left to right. Not enough info, are we working a "math problem" or an "algebraic solution?"

  
  You have no clue what you are talking about do you?
• karen lotz

  

  internet hardasses that can't do math bring teh lulz.
• WebFire

  I like how a math problem is posted because it's a known trick math question, and then people feel all special about themselves because others got it wrong. Must be tough having to feel good about yourself in this manner. SMH
• O-Trap

  

  Sonofanump;804994 wrote:I was taught left to right unless grouped, no rules on multiplication first then addition.

  
  I don't blame you, then, nor do I think you to be dumb.
  
  I think your TEACHER to be incompetent, and hopefully they were out of a job not long after you left the class.
  

  karen lotz;805011 wrote:

  
  Okay, I laughed my ASS off at that.
  

  sonofsam;805033 wrote:Same here. This whole math problem has two answers depending on how you were taught.

  
  The math problem still only has one answer, regardless of how you were taught. However, as I said, a person cannot be blamed for being taught incorrectly.
  
  I do wonder, though. Did you ever take standardized testing? Granted, I don't believe such testing to be perfect (especially when timed), but for the purposes of evaluating math comprehension, it would seem to be an apt gauge. Moreover, I have to wonder if you were taught out of books or just from a teaching winging it, as books would have had it printed accurately.
• LJ

  

  WebFire;805045 wrote:I like how a math problem is posted because it's a known trick math question, and then people feel all special about themselves because others got it wrong. Must be tough having to feel good about yourself in this manner. SMH

  
  Most of it is just ribbing, but we are laughing at someone who is trying to explain how the wrong answer is the right answer.
  
  Also, it's not a trick question, just shows the failure of our education system. The 288 or 2 is a trick question, this one just either catches people off guard, or people who just can't do math.
• O-Trap

  

  TOS math fail.
  
  
• WebFire

  LJ;805049 wrote:Most of it is just ribbing, but we are laughing at someone who is trying to explain how the wrong answer is the right answer.
  
  Also, it's not a trick question, just shows the failure of our education system. The 288 or 2 is a trick question, this one just either catches people off guard, or people who just can't do math.

  
  But it was only posted because the OP knew people would get it wrong.
  
  BTW, I agree, there is only one answer.
• justincredible

  

  WebFire;805069 wrote:But it was only posted because the OP knew people would get it wrong.
  
  BTW, I agree, there is only one answer.

  
  You are acting like this is the only time someone has tried to trick people on here.
• WebFire

  justincredible;805075 wrote:You are acting like this is the only time someone has tried to trick people on here.

  
  Good point.
• sonofsam

  

  justincredible;805075 wrote:You are acting like this is the only time someone has tried to trick people on here.

  
  I do not like tricks, only treats.