Answer: Order of Operations Math Puzzle

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Solve 96 / (8 + 4) + 7 x 5 using the usual order of operations.

The Answer

The correct answer is: The answer is 43..

Here is why

1. Solve the brackets: 8 + 4 = 12.
2. Divide: 96 / 12 = 8.
3. Multiply: 7 x 5 = 35.
4. Add: 8 + 35 = 43.

Why people miss it

Many people add before multiplying or skip the brackets, which changes the result.

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