Did you get it right?
This blackboard puzzle asks you to solve 6 x (3 + 2) – 8. The parentheses are the key detail.
The Answer
The correct answer is: The answer is 22..
Here is why
- Do the parentheses first: 3 + 2 = 5.
- Then multiply: 6 x 5 = 30.
- Finally subtract 8, so 30 – 8 = 22.
Why people miss it
Some people multiply before finishing the parentheses, but the expression inside the parentheses must be handled first.
What answer did you get before checking?