Would you be the one to solve this?
Most people get it wrong
At the same time, even the most basic math can be forgotten when you don’t practice. With that in mind, we could leave the regular puzzles aside for a second to try to refresh the basic skills you learned back in school.
For this problem, it’s essential to remember the order of operations while having a good eye for detail. It’s not an easy task – and according to most sites online, most people get it wrong on their first try.
Can you solve this math test?
It’s time to use that head of yours.
Yeah, it’s not that simple, but as I said, not even 50% get it right at first.
Can you solve the math test?
A
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ANSWER:
Let’s break it down step by step:
The expression is:
2+5(8−5)
Step 1: Parentheses first
8−5=3
Now substitute that back in:
2+5(3)
Step 2: Multiplication before addition (Order of Operations: PEMDAS)
5×3=15
Step 3: Now add
2+15= 17
Final Answer: 17
So yes — the post is actually correct in this case.