Did you get it right?
This puzzle asks you to solve the expression 9 – 3(6 – 4) = ?. The image warns that the answer is not six, which makes many people stop too early.
The Answer
The correct answer is: 3.
Here is why
- First, solve what is inside the parentheses: 6 – 4 = 2.
- Then multiply: 3 x 2 = 6.
- Finally subtract: 9 – 6 = 3.
Why people miss it
Many people notice the 3 x 2 part and answer 6, but the final subtraction from 9 still has to be done.
What answer did you get before checking?
