The riddle before you has gone especially viral because it left many users confused. It was posted on the social network TikTok on an account that frequently shares riddles and personality tests. The question might be a bit tricky for some of you, but if you concentrate long enough, you might be able to reach the correct answer.
Before you is an incorrect equation, 1+8=19, made up of 21 matchsticks. You must move one matchstick to change the equation and reach a logical solution. The answer is at the bottom of the article.
Note that there may be several solutions to the puzzle; we will present only one solution.
Did you succeed? Even if not, it's okay. The answer is below.
You must move one matchstick to change the equation. Which matchstick? Move the top right matchstick of the number 9 and attach it to the top of the number 1. This will turn the number 9 into a 5 and the number 1 into a 7. With this change, we get the correct equation: 7+8=15.