Welcome, dear reader, to the mysterious world of the Pineapple Riddle! Now, I should start off by discouraging you from reading to the end of this article. Seriously, you’d be much better off scrolling through cat memes or trying to decipher your cousin’s latest cryptic social media post. Really, there’s nothing tantalizing about mathematical peaches and pineapples, is there?
Still here? Oh well, your choice, I guess. Let’s dive deep into this fruity conundrum, shall we?
First, let’s look at the riddle. Quite simple on the surface, yet deceptively intricate. The original problem goes: 20 − 3 × 2 + 9 ÷ 3 = 🍍. Your mission, should you choose to accept, is to compute the mysterious value of 🍍. Trust me, it’s not as juicy as it sounds, but while we’re talking about it, have you ever considered the pineapple as a metaphor for life? Tough, spiky exterior but sweet and rewarding once you get past the surface. Just like this puzzle, folks.
Your first instinct might be to grab a calculator, but hold your horses! Modern technology can only get you so far. Instead, reflect on the immortal wisdom of PEMDAS. Remember our dear old friend? Parentheses, Exponents, Multiplication and Division (from left to right), Addition and Subtraction (from left to right). Not to be mistaken for a trendy new shoe brand, PEMDAS is going to be our guiding light here.
So let’s break it down step-by-step. Starting with the original riddle: 20 − 3 × 2 + 9 ÷ 3, remember that multiplication and division come before addition and subtraction.
First, we tackle the multiplication: 3 × 2 equals 6. Now, our equation looks more like 20 – 6 + 9 ÷ 3. Easy as pie, except pineapple pie is a bit too exotic for my tastes.
Next up, division. 9 ÷ 3 equals 3. Now we’re graced with the simpler: 20 – 6 + 3. Whew, starting to see the light now.
Finally, it’s time to whip out our trusty addition and subtraction skills. Subtracting first, because that’s where our PEMDAS journey leads us: 20 – 6 which equals 14. And adding that final 3 gives us a grand total of 17. Ah, isn’t it sweet? Or more tangy, given the pineapple theme.
Answer: 🍍 = 17
There you have it. Not as fruitless an endeavor as you feared, right? If you’ve stuck it out this far, kudos to you! You’ve solved what is arguably the world’s least juicy riddle. Now go forth and spread the fruity wisdom you’ve acquired here today. Or better yet, share it next time you’re caught in yet another awkward family gathering. Everyone loves a good mathematical riddle, right?
