The expression 2 × 2 + 2 ÷ 2 must be solved using the correct order of operations.
First, solve multiplication and division:
2 × 2 = 4
2 ÷ 2 = 1
Now add the results:
4 + 1 = 5
The correct answer is 5.
Many people get this wrong because they solve from left to right. Always remember that multiplication and division come before addition and subtraction.


