Can You Solve This Viral Math Puzzle?

Social media is buzzing again with a “simple” math problem that is causing quite a stir. On the surface, it looks like elementary school arithmetic, but it’s designed to trip up even the smartest adults.

The challenge? Solve $50 + 50 – 25 \times 0 + 2 + 2$ without reaching for your calculator.

Why People Get It Wrong
Most people who get this wrong do so because they read the equation from left to right, like a sentence. If you calculate it that way, you might end up with $0$ or $4$, but in the world of mathematics, there is a specific set of rules we must follow.

The Solution: Mastering PEMDAS/BODMAS
To find the correct answer, you have to use the order of operations. Depending on where you live, you might know this as PEMDAS (Parentheses, Exponents, Multiplication/Division, Addition/Subtraction) or BODMAS.

The rule dictates that multiplication must be done before addition or subtraction.

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