Did you get it right?
Solve 8 + 2 – 5.
The Answer
The answer is 5.
Here is why
- Start at 8.
- Add 2 to get 10.
- Subtract 5 to get 5.
Why people miss it
The small numbers are easy, but the last subtraction matters.
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