Did you get it right?
This blackboard puzzle asks you to solve 6 x (5 + 2) – 9. The parentheses come first.
The Answer
The correct answer is: The answer is 33..
Here is why
- Do the parentheses first: 5 + 2 = 7.
- Then multiply: 6 x 7 = 42.
- Finally subtract 9. 42 – 9 = 33.
Why people miss it
Some people subtract too early or skip the parentheses, but the inside of the parentheses has to be solved first.
What answer did you get before checking?
