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* 2(1+2) is understood to be a function, placing this function anywhere in a larger equation must always resolve to the same value. The equation, 6÷2(1+2)=? is illustrative to why we cannot substitute explicit multiplication for implied multiplication without additional bracketing, in other words, 6÷2(1+2) is not equal to 6÷2*(1+2).

~~{{Quote|text='''''Implied multiplication''' has a higher priority than explicit multiplication to allow users to enter expressions, in the same manner as they would be written.''<br/>~~

~~–[https://epsstore.ti.com/OA_HTML/csksxvm.jsp?nSetId=103110 Implied Multiplication Versus Explicit Multiplication on TI Graphing Calculators]~~

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