The expression 2(4)
means: 2×4
So: 2×4=8
Now we have: 7−8
Step 3: Subtract
Finally: 7−8=−1
Correct Answer: -1
The mathematically correct solution is:
7−2(8−4)=−1
So Why Do People Get 6?
Most people who answer 6 accidentally ignore the multiplication step and do this instead: 7−2=5
then 5+1=6
But that breaks the order-of-operations rules.
Multiplication must happen before subtraction.
