Can you solve this example?

If you got 1, dont rejoice too soon! Check the result in a calculator. The answer will be 9.

Its not hard to understand that those who got one in the answer first performed the operations in parentheses, then multiplied it by 2, and only then divided 6 by the obtained number.

However, hard-coded calculators solve this example differently. They also first perform the operations in parentheses, but perform multiplication and division in a specific order, moving from left to right. Which answer is correct?

To solve this task, you need to look into a mathematics textbook and read the chapter on the order of arithmetic operations. The rule is very simple: operations are performed in sequence from left to right, starting with multiplication and division, and then addition and subtraction.

If there are parentheses in the example, the operations in them are performed first, but according to the above principle.

Lets return to the example and solve it according to the rules from the textbook.

This example caused a lot of arguments and discussions. Many disagreed with our answer and sent us their solutions. Looking at some of them, doubts arise whether the example really results in 9.

What do you think about this example? Is the answer really 9, or does our editorial team simply not know how to count? Tell us in the comments!