Did you get it right?
This blackboard puzzle asks you to solve 6 x (8 – 2). The parentheses come first.
The Answer
The correct answer is: The answer is 36..
Here is why
- Solve inside the parentheses first: 8 – 2 = 6.
- Then multiply: 6 x 6.
- 6 x 6 = 36.
Why people miss it
People miss this when they multiply too early and forget that the parentheses control the first step.
What answer did you get before checking?
