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[–] Lyra_Lycan@lemmy.blahaj.zone -5 points 1 year ago (3 children)

Based on the progression of BIDMAS/PEMDAS, addition always is first, followed by subtraction.

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[–] Hawke@lemmy.world 10 points 1 year ago (1 child)

Incorrect.

Addition and subtraction are equal priority, left-to-right.

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[–] sugar_in_your_tea@sh.itjust.works 5 points 1 year ago

Nah, convert all subtractions to adding negatives and compute concurrently.

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[–] SmartmanApps@programming.dev 2 points 1 year ago

Based on the progression of BIDMAS/PEMDAS, addition always is first, followed by subtraction.

Addition and Subtraction in any order actually. The mnemonics are just a way to remember the rules - like a mental checklist - they aren't the rules themselves

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