Read it twice before answering this math puzzle.

Did you get it right?

Solve 6 + 4 x 3 using the usual order of operations.

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The Answer

The answer is 18.

Here is why

  1. Multiply first: 4 x 3 = 12.
  2. Then add 6.
  3. 6 + 12 = 18.

Why people miss it

Adding first gives a different result, but multiplication comes before addition.

Did this one fool you at first glance?