Did you get it right?
Solve 9 + 2 x 5 using the usual order of operations.
The Answer
The answer is 19.
Here is why
- Do the multiplication first: 2 x 5 = 10.
- Then add 9.
- 9 + 10 = 19.
Why people miss it
Many people add 9 + 2 first, but multiplication comes before addition.
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