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Infix Notations and the Order of Operation
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Cpat Hair
since 2001-06-05
Posts 11793 |
Infix Notation and the Order of Operation With infix notation, one easy mnemonic for remembering the order of operation is: Please excuse my dear Aunt Sally. The first letter (in boldtype) of each word in the above mnemonic stands for the following: p = parentheses e = exponents m = multiplication d = division a = addition s = subtraction In a mathematical expression, the order of operation is carried out from left to right. Start with the left most value and seek the first operation to be carried out in accordance with the order specified above (i.e., start with parentheses and end with subtraction) ((A+F)*E)/T ......................................... Alice added the elements in her surround an influence to the mirror part And the sum grew to equal the exponent of herself Thus giving weight to the elements more than her reflected self Nested in the ellipse of marks she found on stark white page There was the sign for smile and the multiplication of laughter Those she worked in singular fashion so as to find the sum of operands That had come from years of collecting memories and hopes So dreams lie about the paper graphed a poetic song On X axis was time On Y the energy consumed by periods and commas pause Divide the sum and it less the whole That no rabbit king or hearted queen could console with tea Or a Cheshire grin hide from soul The mirror bore an ebon frame that held fine silvered glass She found the way to journey through when filled with the sum of her soul She fell into the mass of holes that led unto the grass where tales were told And escaped the heart might last a passing flash of hare’s fine hat Rational the wed These things she had beheld and those that she knew Weighed more upon the whole than belief of fairy tales or sipping China Tea Expression set not yet equation to be solved No equal sign or less or more Just factors of the whole Please Excuse My Dear Alice’s Sigh Mnemonics to remember by the Summer’s wind and nights Spent caught within the dreams Still a fraction holds It’s always less than 1 |
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Eusta B. Mae Senior Member
since 2010-05-03
Posts 903 |
Way cool where you went with this one! I had my doubts when you started all mathmatical on me. Should have known you'd pull off the magical! ebm |
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Cpat Hair
since 2001-06-05
Posts 11793 |
I have doubts about all I write ma'am...LOL and am never sure I quite pulled off what was intended.. thanks for braving the begining and wading therough the whole.. appreciated |
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Sunkissed Senior Member
since 2002-12-03
Posts 610 |
Nice one, Captain. Enjoyed. ~Sunkissed  |
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Cpat Hair
since 2001-06-05
Posts 11793 |
thanks ma'am.. glad you could wade through it. |
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Dark Stranger Member Patricius
since 2001-03-19
Posts 13631West Coast |
when moses parted the red c..he left the (egyptians) in parentheses (he said digressing from the original topic)..this was a fun little twirl of digits amigo. |
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Cpat Hair
since 2001-06-05
Posts 11793 |
(chuckling) Dark, Sir, your wit and humor is appreciated here... thanks for the look C |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
Well, I have no doubts about the fact that math and magic do indeed walk together very harmoniously. Enjoyed this one very much! Love, Margherita |
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Cpat Hair
since 2001-06-05
Posts 11793 |
Margherita sincere thanks ma'am for you kind words |
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Andrew Scott Member Elite
since 1999-06-24
Posts 2558Redlands,CA,USA |
Your poetic product is greater than the sum of the whole, for there are exponential qualities here that cannot be contained. Infinite should be the applause for the one who can mix the universal language with such non- Euclidian poetics. "We'll chase them like rats across the tundra." |
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Cpat Hair
since 2001-06-05
Posts 11793 |
Mr Scott... you are far too kind with your words... I scribble sir.. and sometimes the words find their own way to page.. many thanks sir |
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Andrew Scott Member Elite
since 1999-06-24
Posts 2558Redlands,CA,USA |
If this is a scribble, then sign me up for your next art class. I have a feeling that crayons in your hands would produce a fine mosaic.  "We'll chase them like rats across the tundra." |
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Cpat Hair
since 2001-06-05
Posts 11793 |
(chuckling) ah would that I could draw sir... I am limited it seems to words but I am truly honored by your comments sir.. |
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The Lady Member Rara Avis
since 2005-12-26
Posts 7634The Southwest |
speechless |
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Cpat Hair
since 2001-06-05
Posts 11793 |
you're kind Lady... thank you |
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