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I repeat

You originally posted

2x1+6x6 I think that works.

Even using you revised method, it is not possible

2x1=?
?+6=
?x6=48


The order of operations is a rule that tells the correct sequence of steps for evaluating a math expression. We can remember the order using PEMDAS: Parentheses, Exponents, Multiplication and Division (from left to right), Addition and Subtraction (from left to right).


You do your multiplication BEFORE addition

You cannot do a multiply, then an add and then another multiply which is what you are saying