/sci/ - Science & Math

Argument on another board needs a solution

Halp /sci/

5 or 17?

5, isn't it?

5 or 17?

you aren't doing it right.

So /pol/ has been arguing about this here >>>/pol/1921364

There seems to be some debate over the order of operations. /sci/ how would you solve this?

I say the answer is 5, btw.

Can any /sci/entists shed some light on this?

>>>/v/131149049

What causes so much contention with expressions like this?

Is there an inconsistency with the way in which rules are taught to people?

so guys, /b/ is being somewhat stupid on this one. I figured i would post it here. heres what i got:
16 / 2(8 - 3[4 - 2]) + 1
16 / 2(8 - 12 - 6) + 1
16 / 16 - 24 - 12 + 1
1 - 16 - 12 + 1
-15 - 12 + 1
-27 +1
-26
Distributive property was used.

Are you a bad enough dude?

Your help is needed.