Did you get it right?
This math puzzle shows 18 – 3(4 + 2) = ?. The image warns that the answer is not six, which makes many people pause and check the order of operations.
The Answer
The correct answer is: 0.
Here is why
- First solve inside the parentheses: 4 + 2 = 6.
- Then multiply: 3 x 6 = 18.
- Finally subtract: 18 – 18 = 0.
Why people miss it
Many people see the 4 + 2 and jump to 6, but that is only the number inside the parentheses, not the final answer.
What answer did you get before checking?