Answer: 192 Divided by 12 Plus 5 Times 9 Minus 4

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The equation is 192 / 12 + 5 x (9 – 4).

Answer: 192 Divided by 12 Plus 5 Times 9 Minus 4

The Answer

The correct answer is: 41.

Here is why

  1. Finish the parentheses first.
  2. Then divide and multiply.
  3. Add the results.

Why people miss it

The parentheses change the order of operations.

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