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✅ Let’s carefully break down this math expression step by step so there’s no confusion.

Expression:50 + 50 − 50 − 25 × 0 + 2 + 2

When solving expressions like this, it’s important to follow the correct order of operations, often called PEMDAS(Parentheses, Exponents, Multiplication and Division, Addition and Subtraction) or BODMAS (Brackets, Orders, Division and Multiplication, Addition and Subtraction).

In this expression, there are no parentheses or exponents, so we move directly to multiplication and division first, before tackling addition and subtraction from left to right.

Step 1: Solve any multiplication

We have:
25 × 0

Anything multiplied by zero is zero, so:
25 × 0 = 0

Now, replace this in the expression:

50 + 50 − 50 − 0 + 2 + 2

Step 2: Perform addition and subtraction in order from left to right

Let’s work it out step by step:

• Start:

  50 + 50 = 100

• Next:

  100 − 50 = 50

• Then:

  50 − 0 = 50

• Now:

  50 + 2 = 52

• Finally:

  52 + 2 = 54

Step 3: Conclude the final result

After working through each operation carefully, we see that the final result is 54.

⚖️ Why is this important?

Many people get tricked by the placement of the numbers and the multiplication by zero. The “25 × 0” might look intimidating or might tempt you to process subtraction first, but following the proper order makes it clear.

Some viral posts online, like the one in this image, incorrectly state the answer as 104, but that is a mistake. It’s always a good reminder to stay patient, break things down step by step, and trust the process.

💡 Key takeaway

When you see a math problem like this:

• First, scan for any multiplication or division.

• Solve those first.

• Then work through addition and subtraction from left to right, not all addition first then all subtraction.

So next time you come across a tricky viral math puzzle, you’ll know exactly how to tackle it and avoid common traps.

✅ Correct final answer: 54.