Math puzzles can look simple at first, but a small mistake in the order of operations can lead to the wrong answer. Consider this viral equation: (5 + 5) × 10 − 10 ÷ 5 = ? At first glance, some people may rush to an incorrect answer, but there is a clear mathematical way to solve it.
First, solve the expression inside the parentheses: 5 + 5 = 10. The equation then becomes 10 × 10 − 10 ÷ 5. According to PEMDAS or BODMAS, multiplication and division must be completed before subtraction.
Next, work from left to right through the multiplication and division. 10 × 10 = 100, while 10 ÷ 5 = 2. This leaves us with the much simpler expression 100 − 2.
Finally, subtract 2 from 100: 100 − 2 = 98. So the correct answer is 98, not 50. 🧠 The key is remembering that multiplication and division take priority over subtraction, rather than simply calculating every part from left to right.
