MHB Is 7 the Answer to This Simple Riddle?

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The correct answer to the riddle is 7, which can be achieved by properly grouping the numbers as 6 - (1 x 0) + (2 ÷ 2). Many people mistakenly solve it left-to-right, leading to an incorrect answer of 2. The discussion highlights how such riddles are often used on social media to boost engagement and web traffic. This method of presenting riddles can be seen as more positive compared to other sensational content. Overall, the riddle serves as a reminder of the importance of mathematical grouping in problem-solving.
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I say 7, could I be wrong ?

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Yes, it is 7.

-Dan
 
Most people will try to solve it "as they read": left-to-right:

6 - 1 = 5

5 x 0 = 0

0 + 2 = 2

2 $\div$ 2 = 1

This is incorrect.

The "proper" (if somewhat ambiguous, given the context) grouping is:

6-(1$\times$0)+(2$\div$2)
 
Yes, it is 7. And people on Facebook keep using this kind of "riddle" to gain likes and shares to increase their accounts' web traffic. It is a bit better rather than showing some suffering people in third world countries, though.
 

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