The exam paper is shown. Why did she get this problem wrong? Explain what she did incorrectly.

Tom Aalbers asked Sep 19, 2023

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Tom Aalbers asked Sep 19, 2023

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in order of operation. Multiply and divide (from left to right), therefore

$8/\: 2=4$
4*4=16

answer is 16

Robert Dupuy answered Sep 26, 2023

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