It looks like an easy equation, but this quick math puzzle catches a lot of people off guard:
5 + 5 × 5 − 5
The secret is remembering the order of operations. Multiplication always comes before addition and subtraction.
Let’s solve it step by step:
5 × 5 = 25
Now the equation becomes:
5 + 25 − 5
Next:
5 + 25 = 30
30 − 5 = 25
✅ The correct answer is **25**.
Many people accidentally add the first two 5s together before multiplying, which leads to the wrong answer. That’s why these simple-looking puzzles are so popular—they’re less about difficult math and more about paying attention to the correct order of operations.
Did you get 25 on your first try?
