This cool brainteaser will train your mental focus. Only move one matchstick to solve this equation. Are you up for the challenge? If you get stuck, you can scroll down to check out the answer. But give it your best shot first – go for it!
Can you correct this equation?
Of course, the original equation 6 + 4 = 4 is wrong. Move just one stick to a different place – but here are two rules you are not allowed to break:
The matchsticks need to stay intact and can not be broken.
It needs to be an equation – including a “=” sign
Could you do it? If you struggled, don’t worry – practice makes perfect. We have the solution for you below!
RESULT
Here are 2 solutions so far unless you come up with the third one.
0 + 4 = 4
There is another option:
8 – 4 = 4
Puzzle to Test Your IQ
Can you move only 1 Matchstick to fix the equation within 9 secs? Did you get it right without looking?
Hint: Apply the rule: LHS = RHS.
Did you correct the matchstick equation in 9 seconds?
In this mind puzzle, moving 1 matchstick from the left-hand side to the right-hand side will help you in coming up with an answer.
Given equation, 8 + 3 – 4 = 0 written with matchsticks. You can correct the equation in three ways as given below:
Answer Number 1
Pick a stick from the first number 8 such that it transforms to form number 9 and put that in the number of RHS such that it becomes 8.
LHS = 9 + 3 – 4 = 12 – 4 = 8
RHS = 8
LHS = RHS
Answer Number 2
Pick a stick from the first number 8 such that it transforms to form the number 6 and put that in the number 4 such that it becomes 9.
LHS = 6+3-9=9-9=0
RHS = 0
LHS = RHS
Answer Number 3
Pick a stick from the third number 4 such that it transforms to form the number 11.
LHS = 8+3-11=11-11=0
RHS = 0
LHS = RHS
Did you get it right without looking? Challenge your friends as well and pass this mental focus test on to them.
