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Only geniuses succeed: Solve the puzzle by adding 3 matches

 
 Add three matches to solve this exercise (photo credit: AdobeStock)
Add three matches to solve this exercise
(photo credit: AdobeStock)

This riddle is designed to test your concentration skills. Can you correct the equation by adding only three matches? Test your luck and find the solution.

A viral challenge on TikTok has captured the attention of the internet. The task is simple: Solve the given exercise by making changes using only three matches to reach the correct solution.

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 Add three matches to solve this exercise (credit: AdobeStock)
Add three matches to solve this exercise (credit: AdobeStock)

Here's the incorrect exercise: 37 + 23 = 62, made up of a total of 23 matches. Your task is to add three more matches to the equation, bringing the total to 26, in order to achieve a logical solution. The answer can be found at the bottom of the article.

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Were you able to solve it? Don't worry if you can't.

The solution is right in front of you.

Simply add the three matches to the number 7 (37), as depicted in the accompanying picture, and transform it into the number 9 (39). Voila! You now have the correct exercise: 39 + 23 = 62.

 The answer is in front of you (credit: AdobeStock)
The answer is in front of you (credit: AdobeStock)

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