Why is it important to use the rules for the order of operations when you calculate the value...?

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Why is it important to use the rules for the order of operations when you calculate the value...?

of an integer expession?

2007-01-28 11:09:32 · 3 answers · asked by girichh 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Mathematics

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If you did not have these rules everyone would get different answers and then claim they are right and that the other fellow is wrong. Chaos would ensue. That's why we have the rule of law.

2007-01-28 11:21:44 · answer #1 · answered by ironduke8159 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋

If you don't do the order of operations, your answer will be WAY off usually. That's why they have an order of operations.

2007-01-28 19:15:27 · answer #2 · answered by Logan 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋

because you will get a wrong answer.

2007-01-28 19:12:28 · answer #3 · answered by 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋