Answer: 180 Divided by 12 Plus 9 Times 8 Minus 5

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The equation is 180 / 12 + 9 x (8 – 5).

The Answer

The correct answer is: 42.

Here is why

1. Complete the parentheses: 8 – 5 = 3.
2. Divide and multiply: 180 / 12 = 15 and 9 x 3 = 27.
3. Add: 15 + 27 = 42.

Why people miss it

Subtracting outside the parentheses or adding too early changes the expression.

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