Math Problem Stumps Many: Can You Solve It Using PEMDAS/BODMAS?
Head-scratching grade school math sum divides people... can you remember the golden rule to get right answer
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A grade-school math problem shared on social media has left many puzzled. The equation, 12 - 6 ÷ 3 x 2, requires knowledge of the PEMDAS/BODMAS rules to solve correctly. Following these rules, the answer is 8.
- 01The math problem involves the equation 12 - 6 ÷ 3 x 2.
- 02To solve it correctly, one must apply the PEMDAS/BODMAS rules.
- 03The correct answer to the equation is 8.
- 04Many social media users struggled with this seemingly simple problem.
- 05The problem serves as a reminder of basic arithmetic principles taught in school.
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A grade-school math problem has sparked confusion among many individuals online. The equation presented is 12 - 6 ÷ 3 x 2. To solve it, one must apply the order of operations, known as PEMDAS (Parentheses, Exponents, Multiplication and Division, Addition and Subtraction) in the US, or BODMAS (Brackets, Orders, Division, Multiplication, Addition, and Subtraction) in the UK. Following these rules, the first step is to perform the division: 6 ÷ 3, which equals 2. Next, multiply that result by 2, giving 4. Finally, subtract this from 12, resulting in the answer of 8. This problem has left many scratching their heads, highlighting how basic arithmetic can sometimes trip people up, even those who have been out of school for years.
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