Challenge: Can you solve this math problem for middle schoolers – without a calculator?
Classic brain training methods are perhaps puzzles like crosswords or sudoku, but I have recently become more attracted to the type of challenge you’ll see below.
These puzzles have been flooding the web lately, probably because they are really fun!
These are old classic mathematical problems. When you were in middle or high school.
These math problems are more fun when you find yourself trying to remember the math you learned as a child.
Can you figure out the correct solution?
Here is the challenge, in the picture below.
At the top of the picture, we see the task and then four possible answers.
Which solution do you think is the correct one?
How did you come up with it?
Take your time and think about it to find the correct solution.
Done? Below you can check if you picked the right number!
A
B
C
The correct answer
The correct answer is B: 12.
Why is 12 the correct answer?
Well, if you remember from your school days, according to the order of operations, you do multiplication before addition and subtraction, so you start by solving 3 x 3, which results in 9.
Then we are left with a simpler math problem: 3 + 9 – 3 + 3
The answer is therefore 12.
Did you pick the correct number? Congratulations!
Neighbor finds ‘alien’ object in their backyard that has the internet stumped
Internet users were left puzzled by a strange finding in a woman’s garden. The object had a peculiar shape, with a long skull, a slim body, and arm and leg-like extensions. It looked like something from a science fiction story.
At first, the confused person thought it was a mushroom. They asked their friends for help, but couldn’t find any answers. So, they decided to ask for assistance on Reddit. Even though they posted in forums specifically for mushroom lovers and alien events, nobody could figure out what the object really was.Many people were speculating, warning others to avoid direct contact and mentioning “The X-Files.” Discussions about the object’s physical features, like small breasts, sparked interest and arguments among internet detectives.Speculations arose regarding the artificial origins, but the original poster confirmed it was not an AI-generated image. Some suggested it might be a prop from a nearby shop, yet doubts remained.
In the end, the real identity of the object stayed unknown, keeping online users curious and confused. The enigma around it still triggers conversations and theories on the internet.
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