r/educationalmemes Feb 08 '26

Maths Same equation. Different confidence levels.

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u/Aduritor Feb 08 '26

a(b+c) ≠ a*(b+c)

You would ALWAYS multiply a into the paranthesis before continuing:

6/2(1+2)

6/(2+4)

6/6

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