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At first glance, this equation looks simple:
50 + 50 − 25 × 0 + 2 + 2 = ?
Many people answer 4, but that’s because they forget the correct order of operations.
Step 1: Perform Multiplication First
According to the order of operations, multiplication comes before addition and subtraction.
25 × 0 = 0
Now the equation becomes:
50 + 50 − 0 + 2 + 2
Step 2: Solve Left to Right
- 50 + 50 = 100
- 100 − 0 = 100
- 100 + 2 = 102
- 102 + 2 = 104
Correct Answer
104 ✅
Why People Get It Wrong
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A common mistake is solving strictly from left to right:
- 50 + 50 = 100
- 100 − 25 = 75
- 75 × 0 = 0
- 0 + 2 + 2 = 4
This ignores the rule that multiplication must be completed before addition and subtraction.
Final Thought
The puzzle isn’t difficult mathematically—the challenge is remembering the order of operations. Once you apply that rule correctly, the answer is 104.
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