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Those same people do math incorrectly and shout at everyone else to do it their way.
Just look at those viral math problems. I recently saw one that was something like (1+2*3)*(1*0) and most comments were arguing if it was 7 or 9
I think you mean (1+2*3)*(1*0).
Escape your asterisks, kids.
I mean, it doesn't matter.
I was going to claim 9 because I though there was some markdown that italicised things with a single ^, and your intent was (1+2³). Before the (1•0) of course.
It does if you forgot everything you learned in school
(1+2*3)*(1*0) = (1+23)(1*0)
And I agree. You're completely missing my point, though
The only advice I can give is to re-read the thread, starting from @[email protected]'s comment. If the source of your confusion is that you don't know what escaping the asterisks means, then just ask