When we think back to the time that we were in school, regardless of whether it was last year or many years ago, there are going to be certain subjects that stick out in our mind. Some of them are going to be memorable because we enjoyed every part of being in those classes but others may have been so difficult and frustrating that we are glad we don’t have to take part in them any longer. When it comes to math class, I think that most people tend to fall squarely in the middle. Some absolutely love math and they continue to enjoy everything about mathematics but others just get an instant headache when they start to think about it.
Some math problems are easy to figure out, such as 2+2 but there are others that may not be quite so easy. If you are up for a challenge, then you might appreciate trying to tackle the following mathematical equation. It seems like it it’s a very simple thing to do but the problem is, most people have forgotten more about doing math problems than they ever learned in the first place. In order to accomplish this math equation and get it correct, you have to think back to the way that you did math in school. It isn’t quite as simple as working from left to right.
Take some time to look at the image and to see just what the answer could be. It’s important not to get frustrated, because you are not being graded on this question, you are just trying to test your skill.
If you are like most people, then you are going to fall short of the mark. Even if you feel as if you remember everything that there is to know about math, this one is going to test your skill to the limit. Why is that?
It’s because it uses the PEMDAS acronym. That acronym stands for parentheses, exponents, multiplication, division, addition, subtraction. It isn’t just a matter of working from left to right, you have to do things in the proper order in order to get the correct answer.
So what is the correct answer? Perhaps a better question is, what did you get as the answer? I’m about ready to tell you but keep in mind, you can’t un-see the answer once you see it.
The answer is 30!
Here’s how to do the math:
1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 11 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 11 + (1×0) + 1 = 29+0+1 = 30
