At first glance, the example we have prepared for you seems surprisingly simple. And it is. But not for all mathematics geniuses.
This problem has already appeared on the internet and divided readers into two camps. So many different answers have been given!
How many ways are there to solve this example, and which answer is correct? You will have to figure that out today.
Problems with multiple operations are very popular. Their popularity stems from the fact that most people simply forget the order of operations. Then these simple examples become real puzzles for such individuals.
Another reason for the popularity of our example is the celebrity mistake. And we are not talking about the stars in the sky, but about celebrities who walk the earth… and forget mathematics as soon as they leave school.
The famous New Zealand actor, screenwriter, and director Taika Waititi gave his own solution. However, his answer was far from correct.
Among the answers from other users, there were also various options. The most popular were 21 and 17.
So, the difficulty lies in the simplicity.
Have you managed to solve it yet?
If so, let’s check it together.
2 + 5 (8 – 5) = ?
8 – 5 = 3;
5 × 3 = 15;
2 + 15 = 17.
So, the correct answer is 17.
Did you manage to solve the problem?
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