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X is a variable, not a constant. In the original problem 48÷2(9+3), are all constants.Originally Posted by yungchris504
Originally Posted by balloonoboy
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And distribution always applies, nimrods.
That is correct. I believe if the dude did not want to imply this he would have placed a multiplication sign in front of the parenthesis.
The distribution rule states
X(a+b) = (Xa + Xb) = (Xa) + (Xb)
it does not say
X*(a+b) = (Xa + Xb) = (Xa) + (Xb)
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