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Intelligence test: Move only one match to fix the math equation

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

Match puzzles on TikTok have taken the web by storm. To solve this challenge correctly, move one match to form the correct equation.

The following image contains an incorrect math equation written out in matchsticks.

Can you solve this puzzle by moving just a single match?

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

Can you solve the matchstick math puzzle?

The equation 9+5-3=1 is written out with 22 matches. Drag one match to change one of the digits to create the correct equation. The answer is at the bottom of the article.

This puzzle is not particularly easy and may be confusing. Many have tried to solve it and failed. 

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Take one last look at the equation before scrolling down to see the answer.

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

Here is the correct equation

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

The top right vertical match in the number 9 must be moved to the top left vertical side of the number 3 to create another number 9.

The correct equation will become 5+5-9=1.

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

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