File:Matchsticks.jpg
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Summary[edit]
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Insight problem. A valid equation must be made by moving only one match |
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I (Quasihuman (talk)) created this work entirely by myself. |
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20:48, 23 May 2010 (UTC) |
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Solution
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The solution is to move one of the matches forming the equal sign to the right under the match forming the minus sign. This changes the equation from IV = III - I to IV - III = I, which is correct. |
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