This equation is a good test of one detail people often forget: multiplication and division have the same priority.
The expression is:
18 − 6 ÷ 3 × 2
Work through division and multiplication from left to right:
6 ÷ 3 = 2
Then:
2 × 2 = 4
Now subtract:
18 − 4 = 14
So the correct answer is 14.
The mistake that often leads to 12 is changing the order of the multiplication and division or grouping the expression in a way that is not written.
Answer: 14.
Remember: multiplication and division are equal in priority, so when both appear together, handle them from left to right.
