matchstick PUZZLE OF THE DAY
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8 Plus 5 Is Not 7
Remove 2 matchsticks to make the equation correct.
The Swan
The swan is swimming to the left. Move 2 matchsticks to make the swan swimming in another direction. ____________ *by Serhiy Jr & Kate Grabarchuk
Easterly, Southerly Fish
The fish is swimming in the Easterly direction. Move 2 matchsticks to make it swim in a Southerly direction.
Interwoven Triangles
Three equilateral triangles can be spotted in this composition. Move 2 matchsticks to get 8 equilateral triangles. Overlapping is allowed.
Complete the 4th Square
Three squares are complete, while the 4th one is incomplete. Move 2 matchsticks to get 4 complete squares.
The Book
The paper book is shown from its cover and consists of 4 sheets, including the cover itself. Move 2 matchsticks to get the book consisting of 3 sheets only, including the cover. __________ *by Serhiy Grabarchuk Jr
4 Plus 0 Is Not 0
Move 3 matchsticks to make the equation correct.
1 Plus 1 Is 2
The equation is correct. Move 2 matchsticks so that the obtained new equation is still correct.
Remove Five, Get Two
Remove 5 matchsticks to end up with 2.
Two from Three
Move 2 matchsticks to get only 2 equilateral triangles out of these 3. ____________ *by Serhiy Grabarchuk Jr
3 Plus 8 Is Not Zero
Remove 2 matchsticks to make the equation correct.
Hourglasses to 6 Triangles
Move 4 matchsticks to get 6 identical triangles out of these two hourglasses.
Six to Nil
Move 2 matchsticks to bring six matchsticks to nil.
The Medal
The Medal consists of 1 rhombus and 1 square. Move 2 matchsticks to get 3 triangles. No loose matchsticks. ____________ *by Serhiy Grabarchuk Jr
6 Squares to 17
Move 6 matchsticks to create 17 squares out of these 5. Overlapping is allowed. No loose matchsticks.
Triangle Ratio 1:1:1 to 4:3:2
This equilateral triangle is divided into three regions of the ratio 1:1:1. Move just 1 matchstick to get regions within the triangle in the ratio of 4:3:2.
Cube to Triangles
Move 2 matchsticks to convert the cube into 4 equal triangles.
Meander to Squares
Move 4 matchsticks to transform the snaky line into two squares. No loose matchsticks. ____________ *by Serhiy Grabarchuk Jr
Ice Cream Cone
Move 3 matchsticks to create two small identical ice cream cones out of this big one.
Comma in Half
Using 2 matchsticks, divide the "comma" into two congruent parts (identical in area and shape).
W to SW
Two arrows, attached together, point westward. Move 4 matchsticks to make them pointing in the SW direction.
6-Square Cross to 5 Squares
Move 2 matchsticks to get only 5 IDENTICAL squares out of the current six ones. No loose matchsticks. ____________ *by Serhiy Grabarchuk Jr
Tic-Tac-Toe to Cross
Move 4 matchsticks to form a cross.
Hexagram to Rhombi
Move 6 matchsticks to end up with three rhombi.