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Can you remember the golden rule to answer this math equation?

A viral puzzle asks to solve 18 ÷ 3 - 3 ÷ 3 in 30 seconds using PEMDAS.
PEMDAS stands for Parentheses, Exponents, Multiplication, Division, Addition, and Subtraction.
Correct solution requires solving 18 ÷ 3 before 3 ÷ 3, giving 6 - 1 = 5.
People who solved it incorrectly often subtract before dividing, a common PEMDAS mistake.
The article notes BreaktheSilos regularly posts viral puzzles used to test arithmetic skills.
Readers are encouraged to try another easy-looking problem to assess skills.
The piece emphasizes PEMDAS as essential for problems without parentheses or exponents.
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The report underscores the educational value of the PEMDAS rule in quick math problems.

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