At first glance, this problem seems simple:
5 + 3 × 2
Most people immediately try to solve it in their head — and that’s exactly where mistakes happen.
When something looks easy, your brain rushes. It skips steps. It goes straight to an answer without thinking about the rules behind it.
But there’s one key rule that completely changes the result.
It’s something you learned early in school — but many people forget over time.
Before you answer, ask yourself:
Are you solving it left to right…
Or are you following the correct order?
That one detail is what separates the right answer from the common mistake.
Answer: 11, because 3×2=6 → 5+6=11
