Refresh Your Math Skills with This Brain Teaser
Even if it’s been years since you were in school, refreshing your memory with a brain teaser can be fun and beneficial. Let’s dive into a viral math problem that has puzzled many and see how sharp your math skills are!
Test Your Math Skills
How confident are you in your math abilities? Sometimes, a seemingly simple problem can challenge you and reveal how much you’ve forgotten from your school days.
The Viral Math Problem
This math problem has gone viral because it stumps so many people. They think they have the right answer, only to realize they got it wrong. Are you ready for the challenge?
Problem: 6 ÷ 2 (1+2) = ?
Solving the Puzzle
At first glance, this problem seems basic. However, the key is knowing the order of operations: parentheses, multiplication, and division. Many people struggle with which calculation to do first.
“Order of operations is crucial here,” says math enthusiast Alex. “You have to remember PEMDAS: Parentheses, Exponents, Multiplication and Division (from left to right), Addition and Subtraction (from left to right).”
So, what do you think the answer is? At first glance, you might arrive at one number, but the correct solution may surprise you. This puzzle has left many people scratching their heads, quickly spreading across Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube, with millions of comments.
The Solution Revealed
Watch the video below to see if you solved the puzzle correctly. Believe it or not, this math problem has over 11 million views on YouTube, surprising many with its answer.
So, let’s break it down:
First, solve the parentheses: (1+2 = 3).
Then, the problem becomes: (6 ÷ 2(3)).
According to PEMDAS, we handle division and multiplication from left to right:
(6 ÷ 2 = 3), and then (3 × 3 = 9).
So, the correct answer is 9!
“Wow, I didn’t expect that!” exclaims Maria after watching the solution video. “I was sure it was something else.”
Now that you’ve tackled this brain teaser, how did you do? Whether you got it right or wrong, these puzzles are a great way to keep your mind sharp. So, next time you come across a tricky problem, remember to think through the order of operations and enjoy the challenge!
Did you know the right answer? Let us know in the comments down below!
1 thought on “With millions of attempts, this math challenge has yielded a high number of failures: Are you up for the challenge?”
Yes I did it in my head and got 9. I’m 73 and was taught well. I was also an elementary teacher.