This math puzzle looks easy, but the order of operations determines the correct answer.
The expression is:
5 + 5 × 0 + 9
Multiplication comes first:
5 × 0 = 0
Now finish the addition:
5 + 0 + 9 = 14
The ×0 only affects the second 5, not the entire expression. That little detail is what makes this puzzle easy to misread.
Answer: 14.
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