This math puzzle looks simple, but the order of operations matters.
The expression is:
3 + 9 × 0 + 2
Multiplication comes first:
9 × 0 = 0
Now add what remains:
3 + 0 + 2 = 5
The ×0 only affects the 9, not the entire expression.
Answer: 5.
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