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So the correct answer is 9, and if you guessed it, congratulations!
Why so much confusion?
The main problem comes from the way the equation is written. Many interpret the “2(3)” as an implicit multiplication that must be solved before the division, thinking that it is a factored notation. However, according to mathematical conventions, division and multiplication must be approached in the order in which they are read, from left to right.
The importance of being consistent in mathematics
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