
At first glance, this puzzle looks incredibly simple:
7 + 4 × 2 − 3 = ?
Many people quickly answer 19 or 20, and that’s exactly why this puzzle fools so many players.
Step 1: Remember the order of operations
In math, you don’t solve from left to right. You must follow the order of operations:
✅ Multiplication first
✅ Then addition and subtraction from left to right
Step 2: Calculate the multiplication
4 × 2 = 8
Now the equation becomes:
7 + 8 − 3
Step 3: Finish the calculation
7 + 8 = 15
15 − 3 = 12
🎉 Final Answer: 12
Neither 19 nor 20 is correct!
Did you get it right before checking the answer? 👀
Challenge your friends by sending them this puzzle and see who remembers the order of operations! 🧠🍋🍉


