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Solve 4 + 7 – 2.

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The Answer

The answer is 9.

Here is why

  1. Start at 4.
  2. Add 7 to get 11.
  3. Subtract 2 to get 9.

Why people miss it

The equation is short, but skipping the last step changes the answer.

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