9/3 + 2 (9-3) = ? I thought parentheses went first... but something told me to divide then add then parentheses... anyone know for sure?

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9/3 + 2 (9-3) = ?

I thought parentheses went first... but something told me to divide then add then parentheses... anyone know for sure?

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