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I think that is one reason that I liked math class. Normally, there was only one right answer (rather than something subjective) and even if I made a mistake as long as I showed my work I could usually get at least partial credit. Ignoring ordering rules in math is like ignoring the qualifying child/qualifying relative rules on tax returns. And we would never do that!

"Here’s my proposal, which is based on the TV show Survivor: We put the entire Congress on an island. All the food on this island is locked inside a vault, which can be opened only by an ordinary American taxpayer named Bob. Every day, the congresspersons are given a section of the Tax Code, which they must rewrite so that Bob can understand it. If he can, he lets them eat that day; if he can’t, he doesn’t." --Dave Barry Wish I could take credit for this, but I copied it.

If I have any suspicions on an email, I look at the full header which gives the details on what account the email really came from.

Glad to hear it. I was worried about you.

I'm glad it wasn't any worse. Hope it wasn't too cold while the power was out.

Shouldn't that be (qualifying child) / (qualifying relative), or are the parentheses just assumed?

Yeah, I think we all sound like that after a while, Jack. Then, we become accountants so nobody will argue with us anymore about math. You get an A, too, BTW.

Are you sure you were not my math teacher too? You sure do sound like her!!

See, this is why John got a A. Grouping symbols are inserted to CHANGE the order of operations. Rules are in place to tell you what the crap to do in the absence of grouping symbols. Sorry to speak in an manner unbecoming of a true school marm, but c'mon, people. If you need to brush up, and still don't believe the links that have been posted, here are some activities from "Math is fun". Now get in there and experience the %^&* joy. http://www.mathsisfu...der-pemdas.html