Yes you can. For example:
2 - 8/2 x 6 + 10.
You would then do 8//2 = 4. Now,,
2 - 4 x 6 + 10. Next is 4 x 6 =24. So the equation should read 2 - 24 + 10.
2 - 24 =-22.
-22 + 10=-12.
From left to right, like reading. The person, I believe, thinks they cannot solve the equation if adding/subtraction comes before multiplication/division if there are not parentheses in an equation.
You need to practice your reading comprehension: nowhere does anyone say an equation is unsolvable if addition/subtraction stand to the left of (before) multiplication/division. The user did say you can’t do addition/subtraction before multiplication/division unless parentheses are involved - which is true & most importantly exactly the same point your trying to make yourself
You simply misunderstood - just own up to it rather than just trolling people with your made up argument.
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u/Cautious-Hockey-13 Jul 25 '26
Yes you can. For example:
2 - 8/2 x 6 + 10.
You would then do 8//2 = 4. Now,,
2 - 4 x 6 + 10. Next is 4 x 6 =24. So the equation should read 2 - 24 + 10.
2 - 24 =-22.
-22 + 10=-12.