The problem is:
6 ÷ 2(1+2) = ?
Many people rush to answer quickly — and that’s exactly where the mistake happens.
Step 1: Solve the parentheses
According to the order of operations, we always start with what’s inside the parentheses:
1 + 2 = 3
Now the equation becomes:
6 ÷ 2 × 3
Step 2: Follow the correct order of operations
A lot of people think multiplication comes before division.
But in reality, division and multiplication have the same priority.
This means we solve them from left to right.
Step 3: Solve from left to right
6 ÷ 2 = 3
Then:
3 × 3 = 9
Final Answer
The correct answer is: 9
Why do people get it wrong?
Many people mistakenly multiply 2(3) first and treat it like:
6 ÷ 6 = 1
But this is incorrect because once the parentheses are solved, the expression becomes a normal sequence of division and multiplication, which must be solved from left to right.
Conclusion
This problem is a great reminder that even simple math can be tricky if you don’t follow the correct order of operations.
Did you get 9 or something else? Let us know your answer!