Answer: 96 Divided by 8 Plus 4 Times 7 Minus 3

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The equation is 96 / 8 + 4 x (7 – 3).

The Answer

The correct answer is: 28.

Here is why

1. Complete the parentheses first: 7 – 3 = 4.
2. Then divide and multiply: 96 / 8 = 12 and 4 x 4 = 16.
3. Add the two results: 12 + 16 = 28.

Why people miss it

Adding 12 and 4 before completing the multiplication changes the order of operations.

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