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OpenStudy (anonymous):

HELP PLEASE. Using exactly two 9's and no other digits, write an expression equal to 100. Please explain how you got your answer :)

OpenStudy (anonymous):

99+9/9

OpenStudy (anonymous):

But wouldnt that equal 12??

OpenStudy (anonymous):

9/9+99 = 100

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Follow bedmas, division goes first.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Ohh I understand. Thankyou!

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Brilliant observation genius, but 99+9/9 is commutative. in the order of operation division takes precedence over addition regardless of the order. It is correctly stated either way.

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