Math puzzles on the internet often look very simple at first glance.
They use small numbers and basic symbols like plus and multiply.
However, many people get the wrong answer because they solve them too quickly.
Look at this simple handwritten math problem written with a black marker.
The note clearly says: “Answer is: NOT 80”.
Then it shows the equation: 8 × 8 + 8 × 4 = ?
Why do so many people incorrectly think the answer is 80?
Let us look at how people make this common mistake.
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