An interesting matchstick puzzle

Logic Level 1

Is it possible to move exactly one matchstick to make this equation true?

Note: You are not allowed to cross out the equal sign!

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2 solutions

Robert Szafarczyk
Mar 13, 2018

Take one from the equal sign and move it above the minus.

Yes, this gives us 4 + 1 = 7 - 2

Zee Ell - 3 years, 2 months ago
Thomas George
Aug 24, 2018

4 + 1 - 7 = 2, Therefore, moving one matchstick: 4 + 1 = 7 - 2, which is, 5 = 5

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