The expression is:
10 + 10 × 2 − 10 ÷ 5 = ?
To solve it correctly, follow the order of operations (PEMDAS/BODMAS), which says that multiplication and division must be performed before addition and subtraction.
Step 1: Multiplication
10 × 2 = 20
Now the expression becomes:
10 + 20 − 10 ÷ 5
Step 2: Division
10 ÷ 5 = 2
10 + 20 − 2
Step 3: Addition
10 + 20 = 30
Now the expression is:
30 − 2
Step 4: Subtraction
30 − 2 = 28
Final Answer: 28
Many people answer 6, 12, or 4 because they solve the equation from left to right instead of following the correct order of operations. Remember: always perform multiplication and division before addition and subtraction unless parentheses change the order.
