So it all comes down to what you were taught, PEMDAS or BEDMAS. I was taught the later, so I'm sticking with 9. My TI-83 agrees with me. Abusive comment hidden. (Show it anyway.)
Thanks for sharing that story. Elegantly written I might add. Abusive comment hidden. (Show it anyway.)
As someone who researches almost every book before a purchase, this would further discourage me from going to brick and mortar stores. If I want to browse around randomly, I'll just go the library and make good use of the taxes I pay already. Abusive comment hidden. (Show it anyway.)