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Remove 2, Leave 4 Triangles
Remove 2 matchsticks to leave just 4 equilateral triangles. No loose matchsticks.
Change to 2
The result of the current expression is 1. Move 1 matchstick to get the result of 2.
5 Squares to 10
Move 4 matchsticks to end up with 10 squares. Overlapping is allowed, though not loose matchsticks.
4 Squares to 5
Four identical squares make up this composition. Move 2 matchsticks to obtain 5 identical squares.
A Pile of 8 Triangles
Eight equilateral triangles can be found in this composition: 7 small and a bigger one. Move 2 matchsticks to get 10 equilateral triangles.
Remove 2, Leave 2 Squares
Remove 2 matchsticks to leave only 2 squares out of the current five ones.
A Couple of Wine Glasses
Two wine glasses are created, one of which is upside-down. Move 3 matchsticks to get three wine glasses. __________ *by Serhiy Grabarchuk Jr
The Lobster
Move 3 matchsticks to make the lobster heading into the opposite direction.
9 Squares to 5
You can count nine squares in this arrangement - 7 small ones and 2 bigger ones. Move 3 matchsticks to end up with only 5 identical squares.
Paper Boat
Remove 3 matchsticks to end up with 3 triangles.
2 Big Triangles to 5 Small Ones
Move 4 matchsticks to get five IDENTICAL equilateral triangles. ____________ *by Serhiy Grabarchuk
2 C's to 2 Triangles
Move 2 matchsticks to create 2 identical triangles. No loose matchsticks should remain.
Paper Boat to Triangles
Move 4 matchsticks to convert this paper boat into 8 triangles. Overlapping is allowed.
The TEN
Take away 6 matchsticks from the fifteen arranged here to leave ten.
100M
Move 2 matchsticks to reduce the distance as much as possible.
The Sand Timer
Move 4 matchsticks to turn this sand timer upside-down, i.e. its shape must be preserved. ____________ *by Nob Yoshigahara
9 to 5 - Identical Triangles
Remove 4 matchsticks so that only 5 IDENTICAL triangles remain. No loose matchsticks should remain.
Hat to Two Squares
Move 2 matchsticks to get two squares out of this shape.
Big Spiral
This big spiral is made of 35 matchsticks. Move 4 matchsticks to form 3 squares. No loose matchsticks.
3 Squares from 5
Remove 3 matchsticks so that to leave only three squares here. No loose matchsticks must remain.
The Vanishing Cube
Four cubes can be spotted in this shape. Change the four cubes to three by moving 1 matchstick only. ___________ *By Professor Layton - fictional character
Box to Cabinet
Move 2 matchsticks to convert the Box into a Cabinet.
Hexagram to 6 Diamonds
Move 6 matchsticks to get six equal diamonds.
993
Remove 3 matchsticks to obtain the minimum possible number out of this one.