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What is the correct answer to the viral math problem 8 ÷ 2(2+2)?
I keep seeing this math problem going viral on social media and everyone is arguing about the result. Some people claim the answer is 1, while others are absolutely sure it is 16. The expression is: 8 ÷ 2(2+2) Can someone please provide a clear, step-by-step mathematical explanation of the correct order of operations (PEMDAS/BODMAS) for this problem? Why does it create so much confusion?
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