Simple equation 6×6-6×0! divided the internet: do you know the correct answer.

According to ТСН: A mathematical puzzle that seems quite simple at first glance has sparked lively discussions online about the correct solution. A user on platform X @BholanathDutta shared a simple equation.

Task to solve

Here is the equation:

6 × 6 — 6 × 0! = ?

To find the correct answer, you need to perform several operations in a specific order.

Hints for solving

First hint: all symbols have their meaning. Subtraction, multiplication, and addition perform their functions, but one operation has a special significance.

If this brings back memories of school math exercises, you are on the right track to solving it.

If you already know the answer, your math skills are on point.

Still thinking? Here's the second hint: 0! (zero factorial) equals 1, not 0.

Remember the basic rule of mathematics: the order of operations. One step takes precedence — and it’s not subtraction.

Final hint: the sequence of operations in mathematics is: parentheses, exponents, multiplication, division, addition, subtraction. Multiplication and division have priority over addition and subtraction.

Since there are no parentheses or exponents in our equation, let’s start with multiplication:

6 × 6 = 36

6 × 0! = 6 × 1 = 6

Now subtract:

36 — 6 = 30

Many users, trying to solve this problem, answered 36, falling into the trap of ignoring the order of operations. Neglecting the rules always leads to mistakes.

Let’s remember, earlier there was an algebraic problem on the internet that, although it seems complex, actually has a quite simple solution.