This short math puzzle asks you to solve 5 + 5 ÷ 5. It may look like a trick question, especially when the image says the answer is not 6, but standard arithmetic rules still apply.
The correct answer is 6.
Division comes before addition, so start with 5 ÷ 5 = 1. The expression then becomes:
5 + 1 = 6.
The puzzle is designed to make people second-guess themselves, but there is no hidden rule needed. Following the standard order of operations gives the answer directly.
Sometimes the most effective brain teasers are the simplest ones because a bold claim in the headline can make people doubt an answer they would normally get right.
