This quick math puzzle looks simple, but the multiplication sign is where many people get caught.
The expression is:
2 + 3 × 0 + 6
To solve it correctly, follow the standard order of operations. Multiplication comes before addition.
Start with:
3 × 0 = 0
Now the expression becomes:
2 + 0 + 6
Then finish the addition:
2 + 6 = 8
So the correct answer is 8.
A common mistake is adding 2 + 3 first. Another is assuming that multiplying by zero makes the entire expression zero, but only the 3 is being multiplied by zero.
Answer: 8.
These short equations are a great reminder that the order of operations matters. Did you get 8 on your first try?
