Most People Miss the Middle Step: Math Puzzle Answer

Did you get it right?

This chalkboard puzzle asks you to solve the equation carefully: 8 + 8 x 3 – 8 = ?

The Answer

The correct answer is: 24.

Here is why

1. Do multiplication first: 8 x 3 = 24.
2. Then add the first 8: 8 + 24 = 32.
3. Then subtract the last 8: 32 – 8 = 24.

Why people miss it

Many people read straight from left to right and forget that multiplication comes before addition and subtraction.

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