>>>>>

>>>>>-24/4(-2)
>>>>>

>>>>>Is it:
>>>>>

>>>>>-6(-2) = 12
>>>>>

>>>>>Or is it:
>>>>>

>>>>>-24/-8 = 3
>>>>>

>>>>
>>>>See Agnes' reply :o)
>>>
>>>This is what gets me. I've gotten different answer from technical people who are good at math. How am I supposed to help an 11-year old understand the rules? After reading all the replies, I still don't know if the answer is 12 or 3.
>>
>>It's 12. I am surprised everyone didn't know this.
>
>You wrong. left-to-right rule correct for just computer programming languages. There is should be an extra paranthesis.

I've checked with many and most have agreed with our girls math book, her math teacher, and someone I know who is an actuary; they have all said that the answer is 12.