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Puzzle that stumped the internet: Move two sticks to solve this exercise

 
 Move only two matches to solve the exercise (photo credit: AdobeStock)
Move only two matches to solve the exercise
(photo credit: AdobeStock)

This puzzle is intended for people with an especially high level of concentration. Will you be able to solve it?

This puzzle has gone viral because it left many internet users confused.

It was posted on the social media platform TikTok on an account that frequently shares puzzles and personality tests.

 Move only two matches to solve the exercise (credit: AdobeStock)
Move only two matches to solve the exercise (credit: AdobeStock)

The incorrect math equation is: 5X1=27, and it is composed of 19 matchsticks. All you need to do now is move two matchsticks from their positions to get the correct exercise. If you observe carefully and think outside the box, you will be able to reach the correct answer. The solution is at the bottom of the article.

Did you manage to figure out which sticks need to be moved?

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

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Here is the answer: 

first step (credit: AdobeStock)
first step (credit: AdobeStock)

Pay attention to the following two steps that need to be done to reach the solution.

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

Did you figure it out? Let us know in the comment section below!

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