Math puzzles like the one above often go viral, causing debates and confusion. At first, the problem seems easy, but small details can trip many up. Think you’re good at math? Let’s work it out and find the right answer!
The equation is: 8 + 8 ÷ 8 + 8 × 8 – 8 =?
The options are: [Options should be here, but not provided in original text]
Before looking down, try to solve it. Got an answer? Great! Now, let’s see common mistakes and find the correct answer.
When solving this kind of problem, many make mistakes with the order of operations:
- Left – to – Right Error: Some think math problems are always solved left – to – right, like reading, but this ignores math rules.
- Ignoring PEMDAS/BODMAS: People forget that division and multiplication come before addition and subtraction, unless there are parentheses.
- Operation Errors: Rushing can lead to skipping steps or misplacing numbers, giving the wrong answer.
To solve this equation, follow PEMDAS (BODMAS):
- Parentheses
- Exponents
- Multiplication & Division (left – to – right)
- Addition & Subtraction (left – to – right)
The equation is 8 + 8 ÷ 8 + 8 × 8 – 8. Since there are no parentheses or exponents, start with multiplication and division from left – to – right.
8 ÷ 8 = 1, 8 × 8 = 64.
Rewrite the equation: 8 + 1 + 64 – 8.
8 + 1 = 9, 9 + 64 = 73, 73 – 8 = 65.
Now it’s your turn! Did you solve it right? Did you make any common mistakes? Want more fun puzzles?
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