Crossword Help Forum
Forum Rules

x+(5x-2*3/6\2)/23=2

x = 8

I thought x was the symbol for 10?

x =1/4

Hi nadun.

I am struggling to understand the equation you gave.

Does the '2*3/6\2' part of your equation mean '2 times 3 divided by (6 divided by 2)' or '2 times three-sixths divided by 2' or something else?

JimC

Oh sorry Nadun.

If you are the source of posts 18~21 (at least) in the 'Maths problem' topic resurrected recently, please don't trouble yourself by replying.

JimC

BODMAS says inter alia that multiply and divide are of equal status and you carry out each as you meet it in order; so, 2*3=6 then divide, then divide. Adding and subtracting are the lowest level and of equal status and are carried out left to right.

Hence 2*3+5=11, whilst 2*3+5*4=6+20=26

puka

what is puka?

puka is the modern technology of solving maths problems.It was invented by Prof.Halmassa.