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Make 3 + 3 = 5 True

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Move exactly one matchstick so that the number equation becomes true. Equation: 3 + 3 = 5 Source: Matchstick Puzzles See more in Matchstick Equations .

Make 3 + 3 = 5 True

Move exactly one matchstick to make the equation true.

Move one: 0/1 removed, 0/1 placedEquation is false3+3=5

Current matchsticks equation 3+3=5. Equation is false.

Tap one active matchstick to pick it up, then tap an empty legal slot to place it.

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