In matchstick puzzles, you are presented with an incorrect equation made using matchsticks, and you must move 1 or more matchsticks to turn it into a valid equation.
You must use all of the matches, and you are not allowed to make an inequality symbol such as ≠, ≥, >, <, or ≤.
Try these 7 fun matchstick equation puzzles!
Click for Solution to 1 + 2 = 8
7 + 2 = 9
Click for Solution to 6 + 4 = 4
8 – 4 = 4
Click for Solution to 4 + 4 = 7
11 – 4 = 7
Click for Solution to 6 + 1 = 12
5 + 7 = 12
Click for Solution to 8 + 3 = 3
6 + 3 = 9
Click for Solution to 5 + 9 = 9
5 + 3 = 8
Bonus: find 3 different solutions!
Click for Solution to 3 + 8 – 4 = 0
3 + 9 – 4 = 8
3 + 6 – 9 = 0
3 + 8 – 11 = 0