Subj : Math Test
To   : Björn Felten
From : Nicholas Boel
Date : Thu Jun 27 2024 05:19 pm

On Thu, 27 Jun 2024 13:13:54 +0200, Björn Felten -> Michiel Van Der Vlist wrote:

BF>    I guess you need higher mathematical education that just the
BF> ordinary "never mind the rules, just use your calculator" to understand
BF> why this, and so many other crazy maths stuff circulating on the web,
BF> isn't what it appears to be.

In this case, it's *exactly* what it appears to be, since they are both on the same level. If there was some addition or subtraction in the beginning or middle of it, then yes, the order would change.

It's not higher mathematical education that's needed, it's just *not* over thinking it. :)

Regards,
Nick

... Take my advice, I don't use it anyway.
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