The expression 5 + 5 × 5 − 5 must be solved using the correct order of operations.
Complete the multiplication first:
5 × 5 = 25
The equation now becomes:
5 + 25 − 5
Calculate addition and subtraction from left to right:
5 + 25 = 30
30 − 5 = 25
The correct answer is 25.
Many people get this puzzle wrong because they add the first two numbers before completing the multiplication.
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