This mathematical expression is dividing the internet — can you find the correct answer?
A simple photo of a math problem has sparked a big debate on social media. The expression
20 ÷ 5(2 + 2)
has divided people into two camps, with completely different answers.
Some are convinced the result is 16, while others insist the correct answer is 1. Why? Because of the rules of order of operations and how the division and multiplication close together are interpreted.
Teachers, students, and everyday users are passionately debating in the comments, each confident they are right.
What answer do you get?
Write in the comments and see if you’re in the majority… or the minority