Viral Math Puzzle: 7 + 4 × 2 – 3 = ? Most People Get It Wrong

This math problem is confusing many people: 7 + 4 × 2 – 3 = ?

The key is to follow the correct order of operations (PEMDAS/BODMAS). Multiplication comes before addition and subtraction.

Here’s the correct solution:

  First, do the multiplication: 4 × 2 = 8

  Then solve left to right: 7 + 8 – 3 = 12

Many people solve it left to right and get 19, but that’s incorrect.

Did you get 12? Drop your answer below!

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