Can you solve the equation by moving only one match?

The recent trend of match puzzles on TikTok has taken the internet by storm. The concept is simple: solve the given exercise, but you can only move one match to arrive at the solution.

Presented below is an erroneous exercise: 2+2+5+6=16, consisting of a total of 37 matches. Your task is to carefully move one match to modify a digit and arrive at the correct exercise. The answer will be revealed at the end of the article.

Many people have faced difficulty in finding the solution, as the puzzle is quite challenging and can be perplexing. It requires careful thinking and close examination of the picture to reach the correct answer.

Take one final look at the exercise before scrolling down for the solution – will you succeed this time?

Even if you didn't manage to solve it, not to worry. The answer is right in front of you.

To reach the answer, all you need to do is move the vertical match at the bottom of the number 2 and place it in the exact same position, but in the opposite direction, forming the number 3.

Once done, the correct exercise will appear before you: 2+3+5+6=16.