The expression “8÷2(2+2)” can be ambiguous and has caused controversy in the mathematical community due to different interpretations of the order of operations (PEMDAS or BODMAS).
In traditional mathematical notation, the expression would be evaluated as follows:
8 ÷ 2 (2 + 2) = 8 ÷ 2 (4) = 8 ÷ 8 = 1
However, some would argue that the expression should be evaluated as follows:
8 ÷ 2 (2 + 2) = 8 ÷ (2 × (2 + 2)) = 8 ÷ (2 × 4) = 8 ÷ 8 = 1
So, the answer could be either 1 or 16, depending on the interpretation of the order of operations. It’s always important to clarify the intended meaning of expressions like this to arrive at the correct answer.
