At first glance, this puzzle looks simple, but many people get it wrong by forgetting the order of operations.
The expression is:
50 – 7 × 6
According to the order of operations, multiplication always comes before subtraction.
First calculate:
7 × 6 = 42
Then subtract:
50 – 42 = 8
The correct answer is 8.
These quick math puzzles are a fun way to keep your brain active and test how well you remember basic math rules. Even easy-looking problems can be surprisingly tricky when you’re rushing!
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