At first glance, this looks like a simple math problem:
6 ÷ 2(1+2)
Most people rush to answer it quickly… and that’s exactly where they go wrong.
Let’s break it down step by step using the correct order of operations:
- Start with the parentheses:
(1 + 2) = 3 - Now the expression becomes:
6 ÷ 2 × 3 - Here’s the key part many people miss:
Division and multiplication are solved left to right. - So we go step by step:
6 ÷ 2 = 3
3 × 3 = 9
Final Answer:
9