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Did you get it right?

Solve 8 + 3 x 4 using the usual order of operations.

The Answer

The answer is 20.

Here is why

1. Multiply first: 3 x 4 = 12.
2. Then add 8.
3. 8 + 12 = 20.

Why people miss it

Adding first changes the result, but multiplication comes before addition.

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