Answer: Order of Operations Math Puzzle

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Solve 144 / (9 + 3) + 6 x 4 using the usual order of operations.

The Answer

The correct answer is: The answer is 36..

Here is why

1. Solve the brackets: 9 + 3 = 12.
2. Divide: 144 / 12 = 12.
3. Multiply: 6 x 4 = 24.
4. Add: 12 + 24 = 36.

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