This math puzzle looks simple, but the order of operations makes all the difference.
The expression is:
7 + 7 − 7 × 7
Multiplication comes first:
7 × 7 = 49
Now complete the remaining calculation:
7 + 7 − 49 = 14 − 49 = -35
The common mistake is solving everything from left to right instead of multiplying first.
Answer: -35.


