Evaluate 8 + 3 x (10 - 6) / 2

Correct answer to question 3 (Mathematics Knowledge): 14

Method

Brackets first: 10 - 6 = 4. Then multiply and divide left to right: 3 x 4 = 12 and 12 / 2 = 6. Finally add: 8 + 6 = 14. Adding before multiplying gives 22, the usual error.