Math Puzzle: Can You Solve This Problem?

The Math Puzzle:

Let’s break it down step by step!

The expression we’re working with is:
2 + 2 * 2 / 2

The key here is to follow the order of operations, which is often remembered by the acronym PEMDAS (Parentheses, Exponents, Multiplication and Division (from left to right), Addition and Subtraction (from left to right)).

Here’s how you solve it:

1. Step 1: Multiplication and Division First
   According to PEMDAS, we start with the multiplication and division, which come before addition.

   So, we take 2 * 2, which equals 4. Now, we divide that by 2:
   4 / 2 = 2

2. Step 2: Addition Next
   Now that we’ve completed the multiplication and division, we add 2 (the original number) to the result from Step 1.
   2 + 2 = 4

So, the correct answer is A) 4.

Explanation:

It might seem tricky at first, but by following the proper order of operations (multiplication and division before addition), we can clearly see that the correct answer is 4. This is a good reminder to always double-check the order in which you solve math problems!