8 + 12 = 20
Answer: 20
Example 2
30 ÷ 5 × 2
Division and multiplication share equal priority.
Work left to right:
30 ÷ 5 = 6
6 × 2 = 12
Answer: 12
Example 3
18 – 6 ÷ 2
Division first:
6 ÷ 2 = 3
18 – 3 = 15
Answer: 15
The Einstein Connection
Many versions of these puzzles include an image of Albert Einstein.
This often gives the impression that the puzzle is somehow connected to Einstein or that only geniuses can solve it.
In reality, Einstein had nothing to do with these social media challenges.
