Math Brain Test: The Correct Answer to 2 + 2 × 2
At first glance, many people quickly answer 8, but that is not correct.
The expression is:
2 + 2 × 2
To solve it correctly, we must follow the order of operations (PEMDAS/BODMAS).
Step 1: Perform multiplication first
Multiplication has priority over addition.
So calculate:
2 × 2 = 4
Now the expression becomes:
2 + 4
Step 2: Perform addition
Add the remaining numbers:
2 + 4 = 6
Final Answer
b) 6
Why do many people get 8?
Some people solve the expression from left to right:
2 + 2 = 4
then
4 × 2 = 8
However, this ignores the mathematical rule that multiplication must be completed before addition.
Correct answer: 6 
