Everyday Math: Practical Uses and a Fun Challenge
Everyday math proves useful when calculating tip percentages or determining sale discounts. While you might not use trigonometry or algebra daily, basic arithmetic plays a crucial role outside the classroom. Exercise your math skills to stay sharp. Give it a try below!

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Ready for a Hint?

Remember the PEMDAS order of operations.

What do you think the answer is: 3 or 12?

Using the PEMDAS rule, start with the parentheses: 8 ÷ 4 equals 2.

Next, shift to the left equation: 24 ÷ 4 equals 6.

Then, multiply: 6 x 2 equals 12. That’s your answer!

Did you get it right on the first try? Share this equation with your friends and see if they can solve it too!