How Can Adding a Single Digit Twice Solve the Equation 16 x 2 = 8?

[martix]

Add the same digit twice in the following equation so that it becomes true. There are two possible solutions for this problem. Which are they? 16 x 2 = 8

I don't get it...
What are you supposed to do?
Right answers apparently are 2 and 3.

 

[HallsofIvy]

16 times 2 is, in fact, 32 which is 4 times 8 so one possible answer us 16 x 2=2 x 2 x 8 where I have "added" ("inserted" would have been a better word) the digit 2 twice.

Using "3" is a bit of a stretch. $16*32= 8^3$

 

[martix]

The whole problem is a bit of a stretch on the boundaries on reason...
Eh well... thanks anyway.

This was from some half-assed IQ test I encountered btw.

 

[gsal]

other answer:

16 x 2² = 8²

 

[CellCoree]

As a scientist, it is important to clearly define a problem before attempting to find a solution. In this case, the problem is not clearly defined as there is no context or purpose given for adding the same digit twice in the equation. This makes the problem ambiguous and open to multiple interpretations.

Without a clear problem definition, it is difficult to determine the correct solution. In this case, the two possible solutions given are 2 and 3. However, there could be other solutions depending on the intended purpose of adding the same digit twice in the equation.

To avoid ambiguity, it is important to clearly define the problem and its intended purpose before attempting to find a solution. This will ensure that the solution is accurate and relevant to the problem at hand.