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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: $$8 \div 2(2+2)$$
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