Did you get it right?
This blackboard puzzle asks you to solve 6 x (7 – 3). The parentheses come first.
The Answer
The correct answer is: The answer is 24..
Here is why
- Do the parentheses first: 7 – 3 = 4.
- Then multiply: 6 x 4 = 24.
- So the final answer is 24.
Why people miss it
Some people rush to multiply before finishing the parentheses, but the parentheses decide the number you multiply by 6.
What answer did you get before checking?
