Read It Left to Right After Multiplication: Math Solution

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Solve 18 / 3 + 4 x 2 without skipping the order of operations.

Read It Left to Right After Multiplication: Math Solution

The Answer

The correct answer is: 14.

Here is why

  1. Divide first: 18 / 3 = 6.
  2. Multiply next: 4 x 2 = 8.
  3. Then add: 6 + 8 = 14.

Why people miss it

Some people add before handling division and multiplication. The middle operations must be solved first.

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