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A particularly tricky puzzle: Move only one match to solve this equation

 
 Move only one match to solve this exercise (photo credit: AdobeStock)
Move only one match to solve this exercise
(photo credit: AdobeStock)

A new challenge recently trended on TikTok, captivating the internet: solve the exercise correctly by moving just one match, enhancing your thinking skills.

Today's puzzle is designed for people with exceptional concentration. In the image, an incorrect exercise is presented. Your task is to fix the mistake by moving just one match.

Will you be able to solve it?

Here is the incorrect exercise: 3-3+5=6, consisting of a total of 26 matches. You need to move one match to change one of the digits and arrive at the correct exercise.

If you observe closely and think "outside the box," you will reach the correct answer. The solution is at the bottom of the article.

 Move only one match to solve this exercise (credit: AdobeStock)
Move only one match to solve this exercise (credit: AdobeStock)

Did you manage to figure out which match needs to be moved to reach the solution?

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Well, even if you didn't, it's alright.

The answer is before you.

 First step (credit: AdobeStock)
First step (credit: AdobeStock)

Pay attention to the next step that needs to be taken to reach the solution.

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

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