The following image contains an incorrect math equation written out in matchsticks.
Can you solve this puzzle by moving just a single match?
Can you solve the matchstick math puzzle?
The equation 9+5-3=1 is written out with 22 matches. Drag one match to change one of the digits to create the correct equation. The answer is at the bottom of the article.
This puzzle is not particularly easy and may be confusing. Many have tried to solve it and failed.
Take one last look at the equation before scrolling down to see the answer.
Here is the correct equation
The top right vertical match in the number 9 must be moved to the top left vertical side of the number 3 to create another number 9.
The correct equation will become 5+5-9=1.
