Brain Teaser Puzzle: Can you move only 1 Matchstick to fix the equation in 20 secs?

Brain Teaser Puzzle: In this Quiz, try to correct the equation by moving only 1 matchstick in the picture. Can you solve this riddle in 20 Seconds?

Jul 20, 2022, 16:43 IST
Move only 1 Matchstick to fix the equation
Move only 1 Matchstick to fix the equation

Move only 1 Matchstick to fix the equation: This brain teaser is for those who enjoy solving analytical puzzles and games. Brain teasers are mainly a trickier version of riddles and puzzles, as these brain games are solved with lateral thinking. While solving these, you need to analyze a little differently and out of the box. For coming on to the solution, you need to use a creative mind as the answer won’t be right in front of you. So, we have come up with an interesting brain teaser where you have to move only 1 Matchstick to fix the equation in the picture.

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Can you move only 1 Matchstick to fix the equation within 20 Seconds?

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In the above image, you need to move one stick such that the equation becomes correct. An alert mind can solve this puzzle within 20 seconds. You need to analyze the equation and mathematical symbols carefully shown in the image. As a heads up, the answers to this brain teaser have been given right below the question, so make sure you don’t scroll too far and cheat!

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Brain Teaser Answer

In this brain 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 = 3 written with matchsticks

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Let’s look at the different answers that can be derived by moving the matchstick only in the equation:

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Answer 1: Pick a stick from the first number 8 such that it transforms to number 0 and add that in minus ‘-‘ such that it becomes ‘+’.

By doing this we get,

0  + 3 = 3

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Answer 2: Pick a stick from the last number 3 and move it such that it transforms to the number 5

By doing this we get,

8  - 3 = 5

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Answer 3: Pick a stick from the second number 3 and move it such that it transforms to the number 5

By doing this we get,

8  - 5 = 3

Can you spot the mistake in this picture?

Using lateral thinking will help you to derive answers in such brain teasers. This riddle was tricky but simple as it needs less time and brain power to solve. But it sure feels great when you figure out the answer in a few seconds. 

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Archana Shandilya
Archana Shandilya

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Archana Shandilya is a seasoned professional with 12+ years of experience in Digital Media and Research Analytics. She has done B.Com (Hons) from Delhi University and MBA in Finance from IILM Delhi. She is equipped with the knowledge of immersive storytelling including mapping and visualization. At jagranjosh.com, she creates content in the form of articles, explainer videos, study material, and news analysis. She can be reached at archana.shandilya@jagrannewmedia.com.
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