[Brain Teaser Series] Move 2 matchsticks to make the correct equation! [Brain Training Quiz] | Inspiration Quiz | Game | Inspiration | Matchsticks | 2 sticks | Fun | Aha Experience

Move the matchsticks to create the correct equation.

This time, you will move 2 matchsticks, so it will train your powers of inspiration more than usual and serve as brain training too.😸

We will introduce a [Matchstick Quiz] that also serves as brain training.

It is okay if you are not good at quizzes.
If you get a flash of inspiration and find the correct answer, you will feel refreshed.

First, go with your intuition.
There is no time limit.

You can train both your ability to have a sudden flash of inspiration and the flexibility to come up with different ideas.

Problem

First, think of just one answer that comes to mind, and then proceed to the explanation below.

It is your turn now.
Move only 2 matchsticks to make the equation correct.
Try thinking about it, even if it is just based on intuition.

It is okay if you are not confident. Once you have thought of an idea, it is a candidate for the correct answer.

The process of solving the quiz is fun, so please relax and give it a try.

Hint

The numbers and the equation on the left side will change.
The number on the right side of the "=" remains the same.

Answer and Explanation

Now, let's explain the answer.

First, remove one matchstick from the top right of the "3" in the "13" on the left side.

Move the red dotted matchstick to the left and place it vertically in the empty space to make it a "5".

Next, remove one matchstick from the top right of the "9".

Move the red dotted matchstick to the left and place it vertically over the minus sign in the equation to make it a "+".

The result after moving two matchsticks is as follows.

By moving two matchsticks, "13-9=20" becomes the correct equation "15+5=20".

To explain again, changing the "13" on the left side to "15", and moving the matchstick from the top right of the "5" to the left to turn the "-" into a "+" provides the correct answer.

I think the quiz where you move two matchsticks was difficult.

How many seconds did it take you to solve it? There is no time limit, but considering the difficulty of moving two matchsticks, if you did it within a minute, you are quite sharp.

If you did, please feel free to brag about it.

*There may be other possible answers.

Closing remarks

If you'd like, please let me know in just a word how many seconds it took you to solve it 😸

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