as they would read a sentence. Doing so often leads to incorrect answers like 0, 4, or other unexpected results.
The problem isn’t the math—it’s forgetting one of the most important rules of arithmetic: the order of operations.
The Solution: Mastering the Order of Operations
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To solve this equation correctly, you need to follow the order of operations, commonly known as PEMDAS or BODMAS. According to this rule, multiplication and division must always be completed before addition and subtraction.
Let’s solve it step by step.
