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Mathematics can be challenging and sometimes confusing, but we should be able to solve a basic equation like this one. Surprisingly, there’s a lot of debate on the internet about the correct answer to this equation. It’s safe to say that mathematicians around the world might not be pleased with those who didn’t get it right. Of course, there is only one correct answer! For those who experience math anxiety, take a deep breath before you attempt to solve this equation. The seemingly simple equation below has sparked controversy, dividing social media users over the correct answer. Take a moment to challenge yourself and see what result you come up with:

6 ÷ 2(1+2) = ?

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The majority of people who attempted to solve it ended up with answers of either 1 or 9. Some even concluded it to be 0, 3, or even 6—answers that are way off! The reason why 9 and 1 are the main answers given for this problem comes down to how people approach solving it. However, there is only one correct answer, which is 9. If you got it right, congratulations—equation solved!

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So why has this equation caused so much confusion and gone viral?

Presh Talwalkar, the creator of the YouTube channel MindYourDecisions, has posted an explanation. According to him, there is an ‘old’ way and a ‘new’ way to solve the problem. Depending on which method you use, you’ll end up with either 1 (the ‘old’ way) or 9 (the ‘modern’ way). Check out his video for a detailed explanation of each step and decide if you agree with his reasoning. In conclusion, there’s only one way, and that is the correct way! If you didn’t get the right answer, don’t be too hard on yourself. Beyond basic addition and subtraction, most of us don’t engage in complicated math once we’ve finished school. We usually rely on calculators or simply Google the result. Maybe it’s time to brush up on some mathematics!