[spunkets]

Re: "An operator only operates on one number, or value.

"I agree. That is why you need to resolve 2(9+3) before you even get close to mucking about with the divisor.

That can not be resolved by ignoring the operator that effects the number "2" first, since the pair is an inseperable representation of the value "1/2", which is the true factor of the value "(9+3)".

[Dead Corpse]

In order for that to hold remotely true, you should be able to turn it around...

(48/(9+3))*2. 8 huh?

The only way it makes sense forwards and backwards, a true test of math logic, it needs to be 48*1/2*1/(9+3). Or 2.