Is it true that the order when dividing three real numbers does not affect the answer?

When dividing three real numbers the order can effect the answer.
Example:
8:4:2

8:4:2=(8:4):2=2:2=1;

8:4:2=8:(4:2)=8:2=4.


As you can see the results are different.
Answer: It is not true.

Answered by frika | 2024-06-11

Yes, the order does matter. Real numbers include rational numbers, and whole numbers or integers are rational numbers. When dividing whole numbers, the order does matter.

Answered by W0lf93 | 2024-06-11

When dividing three real numbers, the order does affect the answer. For example, (8 ÷ 4) ÷ 2 results in 1, while 8 ÷ (4 ÷ 2) results in 4. Therefore, it is not true that the order does not matter in division.
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Answered by frika | 2024-10-01