Most People Get This Simple Math Problem Wrong! Can You Solve It?

Most people get this simple math question wrong — will you get it right? This quick math challenge tests your understanding of the order of operations (PEMDAS). Problems like this look simple at first, but many people make a small mistake that leads to the wrong answer. In this video, we walk through the equation step by step and show exactly how Parentheses, Exponents, Multiplication, Division, Addition, and Subtraction work together to produce the correct result. Before the solution appears, pause the video and try solving the problem yourself. See if you can get the correct answer before the explanation! What You'll Learn • How to correctly apply PEMDAS • The common mistake people make when solving math expressions • A simple step-by-step way to solve tricky equations Try the Challenge Pause the video and comment your answer below Did you get it right?