Can you solve this math problem?

This maths problem has been bewildering people online.

The puzzle posted on Bright Side has been stumping readers. It’s one of those where once you see it, you can’t believe that you didn’t.

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The first equation reads:

8 + 2 = 16106

For the solution, take the pair of numbers, and multiply them, then add them, then take the first digit away from the second.

8 x 2 = 16

8 + 2 = 10

8 – 6 = 6

Answer = 16, 10, 6

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