Can you solve this simple math problem?
Recently, a new type of challenge has appeared on the net, although the quizzes themselves are not particularly new.
It’s about good old-school mathematics.
Taking on this kind of challenge is exciting and fun, especially if it has been a while since you last attended school.
It’s essential to reflect on it and recall the old math rules your teacher wrote on the chalkboard many years ago.
In addition, you must exercise your competitive instinct as well, which is always fun.
Okay, now onto the challenge itself.
In the picture below, we see a mathematics problem made for middle schoolers.
The challenge: Are you able to solve it without a calculator?
It is important to try to remember the correct order to solve a math problem to get the right answer.
Below the next picture, you can see the correct answer!
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Correct answer
🔹 Order of Operations
When solving math expressions, follow this rule:
Parentheses
Exponents
Multiplication and Division (left to right)
Addition and Subtraction (left to right)
🔹 Given Problem
9÷3+9÷3
There are no parentheses, so we do division first, then addition.
🔹 Step 1: Do the divisions
9÷3=3
Substitute into the expression:
3+3
🔹 Step 2: Add
3+3=6
✅ Final Answer: 6
This puzzle is tricky because some people add first, but according to the rules, division always comes before addition.
Did you get it right?
