Move exactly one matchstick so that the Roman numeral equation becomes true.
Equation: IV - V = I
Move exactly one matchstick to make the equation true.
Current matchsticks equation IV-V=I. Equation is false.
Tap one active matchstick to pick it up, then tap an empty legal slot to place it.
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