Puzzle #118: Fix 5+7=7 by Moving One Matchstick

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This brainteaser presents a challenge in which you must adjust a single matchstick to fix an equation. You must finish the task within 20 seconds. This type of puzzle is a great way to exercise your problem-solving abilities and sharpen your mind. It also encourages imagination as it necessitates coming up with various solutions. To solve this puzzle, you should rely on your logical thinking and observation skills to identify the best way to relocate the matchstick and attain the correct answer. With the right approach, you can solve this puzzle within the given time limit. All the best!

Matchstick puzzle: fix 5+7=7 by moving one matchstick
5+7=7

This equation uses 15 matchsticks. You may move exactly one.

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Solution: 6+1=7. Move one matchstick from the digit 7 (making it digit 1) over to the digit 5 (making it digit 6).
6+1=7 — Move one matchstick from the digit 7 (making it digit 1) over to the digit 5 (making it digit 6).

Matchstick puzzles are an ideal way to work on your logical thinking and problem-solving skills. To complete them, you just have to look at the question and understand what it is asking.

When you recognize the predicament, you will know what amendments should be taken to clear up this predicament. If you recognize what should be done then you can quickly solve the matchstick problem if you continually strive you will get the hang of solving such puzzles.

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