correct is: 16
Explanation:**
This problem involves the of operations (PEMDAS/BMAS).
First, evaluate inside the parentheses: \(2 + 2 = 4\).
The expression becomes: \(8 ÷ 2(4)\
Next, according to the order of operations, division and multiplication of equal precedence and are from left to right.
So, first divide: \(8 ÷ 2 = 4\).Then: \(4 \times 4 16\).
Steps:**
. Evaluate parentheses \(2 + 2 = 4\).
- Rewrite: \(8 ÷ 2 \times \).
- Perform division: \(8 ÷ 2 =4).
4. Perform multiplication: \(4 \times4 = 16\).
Therefore, the answer is 16.