Question

Can you help me figure out this 2 (4²+3)-66/11

Answer 1

Hello from MrBillDoesMath!

Answer:

-17 or 32, depending upon the value of the symbol before "11".

First answer (-17) if symbol interpreted as +; second answer (32) if symbol interpreted as "/"

Discussion:

The equation you wrote uses a division sign. The original, I believe, uses a plus sign instead. Not sure which one to use so let's solve both of them.

Interpretation 1:

2 (4^2 + 3) - 66 + 11  =

2( 16+3) - 66 + 11 =

2(19) -66 + 11 =

38 -66 + 11 =

= -17

Interpretation 2:

2 (4^2 + 3) - 66 \ 11 =                    => order of operation, "\" before "

2(19) - 6   =

38 - 6 =

32

Thank you,

MrB