matchstick PUZZLE OF THE DAY
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The Right Triangles
This shape contains 4 right triangles in it. Can you identify them all? Move 1 matchstick to obtain 6 right triangles. ____________ *by Serhiy Grabarchuk Jr
3 Squares Around Triangle
Move 3 matchsticks to get 3 identical triangles and 2 identical squares instead of the current 1 and 3 respectively. ____________ *by Serhiy Grabarchuk
8 Plus 9 Is Not 4
Without touching the plus sign, remove 3 matchsticks to make the equation correct.
8 Plus 2 Is Not 6
It is easy to remove 1 matchstick to make the equation correct - changing plus to minus. But can you remove 3 matchsticks to make the equation correct?
9 Plus 1 Is Not 12
Move 1 matchstick to make the equation correct.
A Couple of Wine Glasses
Two wine glasses can be seen here. More 3 matchsticks to obtain three wine glasses, all identical in shape to the original ones. ____________ *by Serhiy Grabarchuk Jr
1 Plus 4 Is Not 9
Move 2 matchstikcs to make the equation correct.
3 Plus 8 Is Not 0
Remove 2 matchsticks to make the equation correct.
5 Plus 7 Is Not 7
Move 1 matchstick to make the equation correct.
A Jar
Using 2 bottom matchsticks, divide the Jar into two parts of the same area and shape. ____________ *by Serhiy Grabarchuk Jr
5 Plus 8 Is Not 46
Move 2 matchsticks to make the equation correct.
2 Plus 2 Is Not 7
Move 2 matchsticks to make the equation correct.
Remove 8, Leave 3 Sqaures
Remove 8 matchsticks to end up with 3 squares, though not the biggest one. No loose matchsticks should remain.
The Cross
The cross consists of five squares. Move 4 matchsticks to end up with three squares only. ____________ *by Serhiy Grabarchuk Jr
8 Times 2 Is Not 7
Move 2 matchsticks to make the equation correct.
9 Plus 8 Is Not 5
Move 3 matchsticks to make the equation correct.
7 Minus 7 Is Not 5
Move 2 matchsticks to make the equation correct.
Two Arrows to Three
Two arrows point in opposite directions. Move 3 matchsticks to get 3 arrows pointing in different directions. ____________ *by Serhiy Grabarchuk Jr
5 Plus 7 Is Not 2
Move 1 matchstick to make the equation correct.
0 Plus 3 Is Not 2
Move 1 matchstick to make the equation correct.
9 Plus 2 Is Not 5
Move 2 matchsticks to make the equation correct.
L-Shaped 5 Squares to 4
Move 2 matchsticks to end up with 4 squares. No loose matchsticks. ____________ *by Serhiy Grabarchuk Jr
5 Plus 1 Is Not 2
Move 3 matchsticks to make the equation correct.
0 Minus 9 Is Not 3
Move 1 matchstick to make the equation correct.