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

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The discussion revolves around how to modify the equation 16 x 2 = 8 by inserting a single digit twice to make it true. Two solutions are identified: inserting the digit 2 to form 16 x 2 = 2 x 2 x 8, and inserting the digit 3 to yield 16 x 32 = 8^3. Participants express confusion over the logic of the problem, with some considering the solutions to be a stretch. Another valid transformation mentioned is 16 x 22 = 82. Overall, the problem is viewed as unconventional and challenging.
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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.
 
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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
 
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.
 
other answer:

16 x 22 = 82
 

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