The expression 20 − 20 ÷ 20 + 2 must be solved using the correct order of operations.
Complete the division first:
20 ÷ 20 = 1
The equation now becomes:
20 − 1 + 2
Addition and subtraction have equal priority, so calculate from left to right:
20 − 1 = 19
19 + 2 = 21
The correct answer is 21.
Many people get this puzzle wrong because they subtract before completing the division.


