Read it twice before answering this math puzzle.

Did you get it right?

Solve 8 + 5 – 3.

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The Answer

The answer is 10.

Here is why

  1. Start at 8.
  2. Add 5 to get 13.
  3. Subtract 3 to get 10.

Why people miss it

The signs are simple, but rushing can make the second step easy to miss.

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