Take a close look at the equation below and check the clock before you start. How quickly can you solve it?
Ready?
Think it over for a moment, then write down your answer. No peeking ahead!
Alright, pencils down. How did you do? How fast were you?
Let’s break it down step by step:
7(7 – 2×3) =?
- Start by solving the multiplication inside the brackets: 7(7 – 6)
- Now solve the equation inside the brackets: 7(1)
- Finally, multiply: 7 x 1 =
And there you have it — the answer is 7!
