What Is 'Half of 4+4'?: Simple Math Question Sparks Debate, Leaves Social Media Divided

A simple math question posed by a woman in a viral video has sparked an intense online debate, leaving social media users divided. The video, shared by @bowaledeen on Instagram, shows a woman asking her partner, "What is half of 4 + 4?"Without hesitation, the man confidently responds, "Four." However, the woman insists that the correct answer is six, leading to a light-hearted argument that has captivated viewers.Online users quickly joined the discussion, with many siding with the woman while others backed the man's reasoning. The confusion seems to stem from the ambiguous phrasing of the question—whether "half" refers to the entire expression or just the number four.

Mathematics experts weighed in, explaining that both answers could be correct, depending on how the question is interpreted. Some argue that using brackets could clarify the sequence of operations.One user commented, "The question is phrased to confuse. If asked properly, 'What is half of 4 plus 4?' the answer would be six. However, based on her wording, it's four."Another user defended the man’s response, stating, "He’s right. The correct interpretation, based on grammar, is that the sum of (4+4) is halved. If the question was 'What is half of (4+4)?' the answer would indeed be four."