Here’s a deceptively simple math challenge: 18 + 8 × 0 + 6 = ? It looks easy, but an important arithmetic rule changes the result if you rush.
Remember the Order of Operations
Multiplication comes before addition. Work out the middle of the expression first: 8 × 0 = 0. Now the equation becomes 18 + 0 + 6.
The Answer
24 is the correct answer.
Some readers add the first two numbers before multiplying. That changes the intended order of operations and gives the wrong result. Try it once without a calculator, then compare your answer with the explanation above.
