General03:01 · Aug 13

Challenging Matchstick Puzzle Tests Concentration with Simple Move

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Translated & summarized from Maariv by baba
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A challenging matchstick puzzle has been presented, designed for individuals with high concentration levels. The puzzle shows an incorrect equation made from matchsticks, and the task is to correct the mistake by moving one or more matchsticks. Participants are asked to determine how many matchsticks need to be moved and which ones.

The puzzle allows for multiple solutions, but only one is provided. The correct answer involves moving a single matchstick: the middle matchstick from the digit 9 in the center of the equation should be relocated to the lower left corner of the same digit. This adjustment transforms the equation into a correct statement: 9=9+0.

The puzzle was published by Maariv Online on August 13, 2026, encouraging readers to try solving it regardless of success, with the solution revealed for reference.

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