Alright, let’s tackle this head-scratcher: 50 + 50 − 50 − 25 × 0 + 2 + 2. It looks straightforward, but don’t be fooled! The secret lies in nailing the order of operations (you know, PEMDAS or BODMAS). Skip this, and you’ll almost certainly get it wrong.
First scan: No parentheses or exponents here. So, we jump straight to multiplication and division. Spot any? Yep! That 25 × 0 is calling our name. And we all know anything times zero is… zero! So, 25 × 0 = 0.
Now, replace it: Our equation simplifies to 50 + 50 − 50 − 0 + 2 + 2. Time for addition and subtraction! Here’s the crucial bit: we work strictly left to right.
Start: 50 + 50 = 100
Next: 100 − 50 = 50
Then: 50 − 0 = 50 (yep, subtracting zero changes nothing!)
Now: 50 + 2 = 52
Finally: 52 + 2 = 54
Boom! The answer is 54.
Why Do So Many Get This Wrong? People often rush or forget PEMDAS. Some see all those 50s and zero and think the whole thing cancels out to zero. Others might add the 2s before handling the multiplication or subtraction. Remember: Multiplication (like that × 0) always comes first, and then you tackle adding/subtracting strictly left to right. It’s a classic trap in viral math puzzles – but now you’ve got the tools to solve it with confidence!
