Answer: The September 2 Order-of-Operations Puzzle

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Answer: The September 2 Order-of-Operations Puzzle

The Answer

The correct answer is: 86..

Here is why

  1. 16 + 12 = 28.
  2. 840 / 28 = 30.
  3. 8 x 7 = 56.
  4. 30 + 56 = 86.

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