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Wine Glasses to a House

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Two wine glasses are arranged from ten matchsticks as is shown.



Six matchsticks have to be moved get the image of a house.

The four matchsticks remain at their initial positions. What are they?

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The puzzle appeared in Bryant & May’s little book of matchstick puzzles at the beginning of the 20th century.

Explanations

As is shown in the illustration, 2 inclined and 2 vertical matchsticks remain intact.

Check 2 horizontal & 2 inclined
Check 2 horizontal & 2 vertical
Check 2 inclined and 2 vertical