This math puzzle is famous for sparking debate. After the parentheses: 1 + 2 = 3.
Then the equation becomes 6 ÷ 2 (3). The implied multiplication (juxtaposition) is often treated with higher precedence.
So: 6 ÷ (2 × 3) = 6 ÷ 6 = 1.
The correct answer is 1. Some people calculate left to right and get 9, but the standard order of operations supports 1.
What do you think? Did you get 1 or 9?
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