Are you ready for a math challenge that has stumped many? This seemingly simple equation has tripped up even the most confident math enthusiasts. Do you think you can solve it? Let’s put your skills to the test! Before you jump to conclusions, take a moment to carefully consider your answer. Can you find the right solution?
Common Mistakes
One of the most common mistakes when solving this problem is to work from left to right without considering the order of operations. This mistake often leads to an incorrect answer. Remember, the correct approach is to follow the mathematical principles of PEMDAS (Parentheses, Exponents, Multiplication and Division (from left to right), Addition and Subtraction (from left to right)).
If you solve this problem incorrectly, it’s likely because you overlooked the multiplication and subtraction steps or didn’t apply them in the correct order.
Step-by-Step Solution
Let’s break it down step by step:
Identify the operations involved
- In the equation 3 + 3 x 3 – 3 + 3 = ?, we have addition, multiplication, and subtraction.
Apply the order of operations (PEMDAS):
- First, we solve the multiplication part: 3 x 3 = 9
- Now the equation looks like this: 3 + 9 – 3 + 3
Proceed with addition and subtraction from left to right:
- 3 + 9 = 12
- 12 – 3 = 9
- 9 + 3 = 12
So, the correct answer is 12.
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Conclusion
Did you get it right on your first try? Or did you fall into the common trap of not following the order of operations? Don’t worry if you made a mistake—this puzzle is designed to be tricky and to sharpen your problem-solving skills. Feel free to share your thoughts, and let us know if you have any similar puzzles you’d like to challenge others with!
