Did you get it right?
This chalkboard puzzle asks you to solve the expression carefully: 8 + 8 x 2 – 8 = ?
The Answer
The correct answer is: 16.
Here is why
- Do the multiplication first: 8 x 2 = 16.
- Then add the first 8: 8 + 16 = 24.
- Then subtract the last 8: 24 – 8 = 16.
Why people miss it
The quick left-to-right answer is tempting, but the first step is multiplication.
What answer did you get before checking?
