Answer: 18 Plus 6 Divided by 3 Plus 7 Times 2

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The equation is (18 + 6) / 3 + 7 x 2.

The Answer

The correct answer is: 22.

Here is why

1. Complete the parentheses first: 18 + 6 = 24.
2. Then complete division and multiplication: 24 / 3 = 8 and 7 x 2 = 14.
3. Add the two results: 8 + 14 = 22.

Why people miss it

Dividing 6 by 3 before finishing the parentheses changes the expression and produces the wrong result.

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