An experienced math teacher is challenging everyone with this deceptively simple equation. Most people rush through it and arrive at the wrong answer because they forget the proper order of operations.
The correct answer is 73. Following PEMDAS (Parentheses, Exponents, Multiplication & Division left to right, Addition & Subtraction left to right): First 8 ÷ 8 = 1 and 8 × 8 = 64, then 8 + 1 + 64 = 73.
This puzzle is a fun reminder of how important it is to pay attention to details, even in everyday situations.
