Answer: 48 Divided by 6 Plus 7 Times 3

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The equation is 48 / 6 + 7 x 3.

The Answer

The correct answer is: 29.

Here is why

1. Do division and multiplication first: 48 / 6 = 8 and 7 x 3 = 21.
2. The equation becomes 8 + 21.
3. Add the two results to get 29.

Why people miss it

Working straight across changes the result. Division and multiplication must be completed before addition.

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