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Originally posted by Kavish
9 - 5 + 5 x 0 + 3
Process in this order 'DMAS' (Division Multiplication Addition Substraction)
Multiplication first: 5x0 = 0
Leaves Us: 9 - 5 + 0 + 3
= 9 - 5 + 3
Add 5 + 3 first
= 9 - 8
ANSWER = 1
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You're on the right track, but you're thinking too literally.
It's left to right whether addition or subtraction so 9-5 is 4+3 is 7