Math Prof answers 6÷2(1+2) = ? once and for all ***Viral Math Problem***

lol, am I really doing this? Ok, fine. There is a **viral math problem** about, uh, order of operations. You know, #BEDMAS or #PEMDAS. The most common form is 6/2(1+2) but it also shows up as 60/5(7-5) and other equivalent forms. What is the correct answer explained by a math prof? Sorry, I don't care. But I'm happy to share a few thoughts on why I think this issue repeatedly going viral says some things about societal views of mathematics.

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