Damn America

It's 16. the rule is PE(M/D)(A/S)

first u solve the one inside the parenthesis then solve it going right if both multiply and division exists (except if it's inside a parenthesis)

8/2(4)
4(4)
16

you can also use a scientific calculator and input it the way you typed it. it will give u 16

lol isn't this just basic BEDMAS?

if the equation is 8/[2(2+2)] then that is equal to 1

I don't think that's correct. When using PEMDAS it depends which comes first from left to right when it comes to multiplication and division. Its the same rule for addition and subtraction.

So it should be
8/2(2+2)
Let's rewrite this to make it easier
8÷2(2+2)
So first baracts( those are parentheses though) so we get 4
8÷2×4
Now it when doing this part it depends which comes first from left to write and since division comes first we do that. So that will be 4
Now we have 4×4
Which equals 16

sorry this is long, I just like math

BIDMAS (England here) would make it 16

8/2(2+2)
8/2(4) (brackets)
4(4) (Division)
4x4 = 16 (multiplication)

lmao youre dumb

also calculator said 16

the only way that would give one is if it was a fraction or
8/[2(2+2)]

Did anyone involved in the argument ask a mathamatician? Or was it the mathematicians arguing. If it was the latter out civilization is probably going to collapse soon.

....but it is math. More specifically, it's algebra.

I think it depends on the question itself. To be honest.. I see two different side of this question.

This is the question right. 8/2(2+2)

So, I see it like this.

1. (8/2)(2+2)
= (8/2)(4)
=(4)(4)
=16

2. 8/[2(2+2)]
=8/[2(4)]
=8/8
=1

To me. The bracket itself plays an important role in any type of mathematical equations. That's why it's important to state clearly either its multiple for the denominator or the whole set of fraction itself.

So yes, brackets are hella important.

I know it's not an opinion. However the question itself is not clear. Like I say the brackets play an important role. To actually shows that if it's to be multiple by the whole fraction or only denominator.

I had to do a double take, and you're right. To solve the problem you need to find out whether 2 is "attached" to the 8 by division or the (2+2) by multiplication. It's all fucked up.

FINALLY SOMEONE WHO UNDERSTANDS WHAT I'M SAYING!!! (ノ≧∇≦)ノ╧╧

Can I say calculators don’t do bidmas also it’s literally yr7 maths your not meant to divide by 2 with the 8 the 8 is used last soooo u need to do brackets so 4 then u do 4x2 which gets u to 8 now the equation is 8/8 which is equal to 1 so that’s the answer literally this question came in my test paper ppl who put 16 down got 0 ppl who put 1 down got 2 marks sooooo

And it don’t matter weather it’s a fraction cuz a fraction is still division

it is a 100% 16. Mathematicians agree that it is insanely stupid to not have two brackets as it just causes confusion. Still, following the rules of math it is 16, as you end up with 8/2*4. Multiplying does not precede dividing, like it does with addition or subtraction. You just go from left to right and the (2+2) is here just to make it look more fancy.

Yes in year 7 you do bidmas and it indicates that after brackets you do division then multiplication in this case, and the fact that you got this type of question in a maths test means you're rather doing foundation or are in the younger years, which clearly means you haven't learnt enough yet

and yes it does matter because that changed it from 4x4 which gives 16 to 8 divided by 2x4 which gives 1

4x4 doesn't equal 8....

Yah, this