This math problem is confusing a lot of people: 40 – 9 × 2 = ?
The trick is remembering the correct order of operations (PEMDAS/BODMAS). Multiplication must be done before subtraction.
Here’s the correct solution:
• First, do the multiplication: 9 × 2 = 18
• Then solve the subtraction: 40 – 18 = 22
Many people solve it left to right and get 62, but that’s incorrect.
Did you get 22? Drop your answer below!
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