Answer: Order of Operations Math Puzzle

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Solve 168 / (10 + 4) + 5 x 4 using the usual order of operations.

Answer: Order of Operations Math Puzzle

The Answer

The correct answer is: The answer is 32..

Here is why

  1. 10 + 4 = 14.
  2. 168 / 14 = 12.
  3. 5 x 4 = 20.
  4. 12 + 20 = 32.

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