Answer to the Puzzle: Solve the Genius Puzzle: 3 – 3 × 6 + 2 = ?
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Are you ready to test your math skills? This puzzle might look simple at first, but many people get tripped up by the order of operations. Let’s dive in and solve it step by step!
The Problem:
3 – 3 × 6 + 2 = ?
Step 1: Remember the Order of the Genius Puzzle Operations
To solve this correctly, we use BODMAS (or PEMDAS in some regions). This acronym stands for:
- Brackets
- Orders (Exponents)
- Division and Multiplication (from left to right)
- Addition and Subtraction (from left to right)
Following this order ensures we calculate everything in the right sequence.
Step 2: Apply the Rules
Let’s break it down step by step:
- Start with multiplication:
3−(3×6)+23 – (3 × 6) + 23−(3×6)+2
=3−18+2= 3 – 18 + 2=3−18+2 - Next, handle subtraction and addition from left to right:
3−18=−153 – 18 = -153−18=−15
−15+2=−13-15 + 2 = -13−15+2=−13
Final Answer:
-13
Why Do People Get It Wrong?
Many people mistakenly add or subtract first without following the proper order of operations. This can lead to completely different answers.
The Lesson:
Always remember BODMAS/PEMDAS when solving equations—it’s the key to cracking puzzles like this!
