Did you get it right?
This math puzzle shows 24 – 4(3 + 2) = ?. The image warns that the answer is not 12, so the order of operations matters.
The Answer
The correct answer is: 4.
Here is why
- First solve the parentheses: 3 + 2 = 5.
- Then multiply: 4 x 5 = 20.
- Finally subtract: 24 – 20 = 4.
Why people miss it
Many people stop after seeing 3 + 2 or subtract too early before doing the multiplication.
What answer did you get before checking?
