The equation shown in the image is:

$8 \div 2(2+2) = ?$

Let's solve this step by step.

Step 1: Simplify inside the parentheses

$2 + 2 = 4$ So, the equation becomes: $8 \div 2(4)$

Step 2: Interpret the multiplication and division

At this point, we have two operations: division and multiplication. According to the order of operations (PEMDAS/BODMAS), division and multiplication are performed from left to right.

So we first perform: $8 \div 2 = 4$

Step 3: Multiply the result

Now, we multiply the result by 4: $4 \times 4 = 16$

Final answer:

$8 \div 2(2+2) = 16$

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Here are five related questions:

1. What are the rules of PEMDAS/BODMAS, and how do they apply in this case?
2. How would this expression change if parentheses were used differently?
3. What are some common errors people make when using order of operations?
4. How does implicit multiplication (e.g., 2(4)) differ from regular multiplication?
5. Can you think of another expression that might lead to a similar order of operations confusion?

Tip: Always follow the order of operations step by step to avoid mistakes when solving equations!