Most people get this math problem wrong because they rush the calculation without following the correct order of operations.
The equation is:
6 \div 2(1+2)
At first glance, the answer looks simple, but the confusion starts when multiplication and division appear together.
Step 1:
Solve what’s inside the parentheses first:
1 + 2 = 3
Now the equation becomes:
6 \div 2(3)
Step 2:
Remember that multiplication and division have the same priority.
You solve them from LEFT to RIGHT.
So:
6 \div 2 = 3
Then:
3 \times 3 = 9
Final Answer:
6 \div 2(1+2)=9
A lot of people answer 1, but according to the standard order of operations (PEMDAS/BODMAS), the correct answer is 9.
This is exactly why this problem keeps causing arguments all over the internet. 😄
