The Middle Step Changes the Answer: Math Solution

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Solve 9 + 9 / 3 x 2 without skipping the order of operations.

The Middle Step Changes the Answer: Math Solution

The Answer

The correct answer is: 15.

Here is why

  1. Divide first: 9 / 3 = 3.
  2. Then multiply from left to right: 3 x 2 = 6.
  3. Finally add: 9 + 6 = 15.

Why people miss it

Some people add first or forget that division and multiplication are handled left to right.

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