This one looks incredibly simple, but many people get it wrong!
81 ÷ 9(1 + 8) = ?
⚠️ Hint: The answer is NOT 1!
Take your time and remember the order of operations before you comment.
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✅ Solution
First, solve the parentheses:
(1 + 8) = 9
Now the expression becomes:
81 ÷ 9 × 9
Division and multiplication have the same priority, so evaluate from left to right:
- 81 ÷ 9 = 9
- 9 × 9 = 81
🎯 Correct Answer: 81
Why not 1?
Many people mistakenly multiply 9 × 9 first and calculate:
81 ÷ 81 = 1
However, multiplication and division have equal precedence, so they must be performed from left to right. That’s why the correct answer is 81.