the snooper
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That is the only option, but they should they all be the same colour and orientation?
Q. Expand (x+1)^2
Flippin' 'eck, you're old BODMAs was introduced in the 1600's or the 1800's depending on who you believe - possibly even the ancient GreeksThere is more than one correct answer to the original question; it depends when you were taught maths.
I have seen this exact format of question before on the internet, it is designed to annoy people.
If using brackets makes it clear,,, then use the f~<>*+ng brackets!
If it was put in front of you in an engineering context, the correct answer would be, 'This question is ambiguous, so it be dangerous to continue until a proper question is asked'.
I'll see your fruit salad and raise you some chipsOk what answer do you see here
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The answer is.....A Christmas Tree
Did you do it in your head or draw the smiley face...I always do the face just out of habit.X^2 + 2x +1 ,sorry couldn't resist
Don't forget he's wearing boots....and holding flowers (or chips!) this one is really meanI'll see your fruit salad and raise you some chips
Did you do it in your head or draw the smiley face...I always do the face just out of habit.
The other way is a bit nasty....algebraic long division...best avoided!
Or binomial theorem?Did you do it in your head or draw the smiley face