India, Sept. 6 -- A new mathematical puzzle has caught the internet's attention, challenging users to put their logic and reasoning skills to the test.

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The teaser, shared on X by the account @jitendra789789, reads:

"A + B = 2, B + C = 4, C + A = 6, A + B + C = ?"

Check out the puzzle here:

At first, it seems like a straightforward bit of algebra, yet many who tried it admitted to hesitating over their answers. The puzzle's short and simple format makes it look easy, but that very simplicity is what turns it into a tricky and engaging challenge.

Puzzles like this have long fascinated people across age groups. They are not just about solving equati...