Math puzzles on social media often look very simple at first glance.
Many people quickly give their answers without double-checking the steps.
Today, we will solve a viral math challenge together step by step.
The picture presents an equation with four numbers 6 and different symbols.
It boldly claims: “Bet You’ll Get This Wrong! Answer is NOT 12!”
Let us look at the full expression: 6 + 6 ÷ 6 + 6 × 0.
Why do so many people incorrectly guess 0 or 12?
People who guess 0 usually calculate from left to right