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    No, it should simply be “Parenthesis, exponents, multiplication, addition.”

    A division is defined as a multiplication, and a substraction is defined as an addition.

    I am so confused everytime I see people arguing about this, as this is basic real number arithmetics that every kid in my country learns at 12 yo, when moving on from the simplified version you learn in elementary school.

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        Yes, it is. The division of a by b in the set of real numbers and the set of rational numbers (which are, de facto, the default sets used in most professions) is defined as the multiplication of a by the multiplicative inverse of b. Alternative definitions are also based on a multiplication.

        That’s why divisions are called an auxilliary operation.

        • Yes, it is

          No it isn’t.

          The division of a by b in the set of real numbers and the set of rational numbers (which are, de facto, the default sets used in most professions) is defined as the multiplication of a by the multiplicative inverse of b

          No it isn’t. The Quotient is defined as the number obtained when you divide the Dividend by the Divisor. Here it is straight out of Euler…

          Alternative definitions are also based on a multiplication

          Emphasis on “alternative”, not actual.

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            No it isn’t.

            Yes, it is.

            No it isn’t. The Quotient is defined as the number obtained when you divide the Dividend by the Divisor. Here it is straight out of Euler…

            I’m defining the division operation, not the quotient. Yes, the quotient is obtained by dividing… Now define dividing.

            Emphasis on “alternative”, not actual.

            The actual is the one I gave. I did not give the alternative definitions. That’s why I said they are also defined based on a multiplication, implying the non-alternative one (understand, the actual one) was the one I gave.

            Feel free to send your entire Euler document rather than screenshotting the one part you thought makes you right.

            Note, by the way, that Euler isn’t the only mathematician who contributed to the modern definitions in algebra and arithmetics.

            • I’m defining the division operation, not the quotient

              Yep, the quotient is the result of Division. It’s right there in the definition in Euler. Dividend / Divisor = Quotient <= no reference to multiplication anywhere

              Yes, the quotient is obtained by dividing… Now define dividing.

              You not able to read the direct quote from Euler defining Division? Doesn’t mention Multiplication at all.

              The actual is the one I gave

              No, you gave an alternative (and also you gave no citation for it anyway - just something you made up by the look of it). The actual definition is in Euler.

              That’s why I said they are also defined based on a multiplication

              Again, emphasis on “alternative”, not actual.

              implying the non-alternative one (understand, the actual one) was the one I gave

              The one you gave bears no resemblance at all to what is in Euler, nor was given with a citation.

              Feel free to send your entire Euler document rather than screenshotting the one part

              The name of the PDF is in the top-left. Not too observant I see

              you thought makes you right

              That’s the one and only actual definition of Division. Not sure what you think is in the rest of the book, but he doesn’t spend the whole time talking about Division, but feel free to go ahead and download the whole thing and read it from cover to cover to be sure! 😂

              Note, by the way, that Euler isn’t the only mathematician who contributed to the modern definitions in algebra and arithmetics.

              And none of the definitions you have given have come from a Mathematician. Saying “most professions”, and the lack of a citation, was a dead giveaway! 😂

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      You want PEMA with knowledge of what is defined, when people can’t even understand PEMDAS. You wish for too much.

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        27 days ago

        I’m just confused as to how that is not common knowledge. The country I speak of is France, and we’re not exactly known for our excellent maths education.

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        I hate most math eduction because it’s all about memorizing formulas and rules, and then memorizing exceptions. The user above’s system is easier to learn, because there’s no exceptions or weirdness. You just learn the rule that division is multiplication and subtraction is addition. They’re just written in a different notation. It’s simpler, not more difficult. It just requires being educated on it. Yes, it’s harder if you weren’t obviously, as is everything you weren’t educated on.

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          That’s because (strictly speaking) they aren’t teaching math. They’re teaching “tricks” to solve equations easier, which can lead to more confusion.

          Like the PEMDAS thing that’s being discussed here. There’s no such thing as “order of operations” in math, but it’s easier to teach by assuming that there is.

          Edit: To the people downvoting: I want to hear your opinions. Do you think I’m wrong? If so, why?

          • they aren’t teaching math.

            Yes we are. Adults forgetting it is another matter altogether.

            There’s no such thing as “order of operations” in math

            Yes there is! 😂

            Do you think I’m wrong?

            No, I know you’re wrong.

            If so, why?

            If you don’t solve binary operators before unary operators you get wrong answers. 2+3x4=14, not 20. 3x4=3+3+3+3 by definition