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Think you have a high IQ? Solve this puzzle by moving two matches

 
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This viral puzzle tests your problem-solving skills. Can you fix this incorrect equation by moving two matches? Find out if you have what it takes!

The following puzzle has been widely circulated online, leaving many perplexed.

It was originally shared on the social media platform TikTok by an account known for its quizzes and personality tests.

The puzzle presents the challenge of an incorrect math equation formed with matches: 0-5=6.

The total number of matches is 20, and you must move two of them to obtain the correct exercise.

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Can you successfully solve this puzzle?

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Were you able to solve it? If not, don't worry. Some users found this puzzle easy, while others struggled.

Here's the answer to the puzzle

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