Social media is full of brain teasers, riddles, and math puzzles that spark heated debates in the comments section. One of the latest challenges making the rounds is surprisingly simple at first glance:
20 – 8 × 2 + 10 = ?
Many people confidently give an answer within seconds, only to discover that they may have overlooked one of the most important rules in mathematics.
So, what’s the correct answer? More importantly, why do so many people get it wrong?
Let’s break it down and explore the fascinating world of mathematical order of operations.
