Answer: The September 6 Order-of-Operations Puzzle

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Answer: The September 6 Order-of-Operations Puzzle

The Answer

The correct answer is: 72..

Here is why

  1. 26 + 13 = 39.
  2. 1170 / 39 = 30.
  3. 14 x 3 = 42.
  4. 30 + 42 = 72.

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