Answer: 160 Divided by 10 Plus 8 Times 7 Minus 4

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The equation is 160 / 10 + 8 x (7 – 4).

The Answer

The correct answer is: 40.

Here is why

1. Complete the parentheses: 7 – 4 = 3.
2. Divide and multiply: 160 / 10 = 16 and 8 x 3 = 24.
3. Add: 16 + 24 = 40.

Why people miss it

Adding before completing multiplication changes the required order of operations.

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