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Simple math puzzle divides social media users; experts confirm correct answer is 8
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Simple math puzzle divides social media users; experts confirm correct answer is 8
A viral arithmetic problem has sparked debate online over whether the solution to “3÷6×6÷24” is 8 or 2.
- The equation was widely circulated on social media, with users disputing the result.
- Some users argued the answer was 2, while others said it was 8.
- Math experts confirmed that the correct answer is 8, following the left-to-right order of operations.
- Specialists said the confusion arises from applying multiplication and division in the incorrect order.
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