8 ÷ 2(2+2) = 1 or 16? BODMAS vs PEMDAS — The Problem That Split the Internet

8÷2(2+2) = 1 or 16? By the BODMAS / PEMDAS rule taught in school it's 16, because × and ÷ are a tie: you go left to right. By the end, you can do × and ÷ without getting tricked, and you'll know why some people get 1. Chapters 00:00 8÷2(2+2): 1 or 16? 00:27 BODMAS vs PEMDAS 00:56 The order of operations rule 02:30 Why × and ÷ are a tie 03:58 Your turn 04:27 Solving 8÷2(2+2) step by step 05:33 Why some people get 1 (implied multiplication) 06:26 Practice questions 07:29 Recap #BODMAS #PEMDAS #Maths