Applying the Order of Operations Correctly
Why does 2 + 3 × 4 equal 14 rather than 20, even though both calculations look possible? The puzzle arises because an expression containing several operations needs a shared interpretation. This section explains how the conventional order of operations gives the notation a consistent structure.
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