Did you get it right?
This math puzzle shows 32 – 5(4 + 2) = ?. The image warns that the answer is not 10, so the parentheses and multiplication matter.
The Answer
The correct answer is: 2.
Here is why
- First solve the parentheses: 4 + 2 = 6.
- Then multiply: 5 x 6 = 30.
- Finally subtract: 32 – 30 = 2.
Why people miss it
A common mistake is stopping at part of the expression instead of finishing the subtraction.
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