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Brain teaser: can you solve this challenge in 20 seconds? Only move 1 stick to solve it!

Put your math skills to the test! Can you solve this 1-matchstick maths challenge in only 20 seconds? Prove your intelligence by giving this brain teaser a try – you won’t regret it!

IQ tests and puzzles have long been used to measure a person’s intelligence. They are popular challenges used to test problem-solving skills, and brain teasers have become increasingly more common on social networks.

Today we will be tackling a tricky math puzzle, the starting equation being 5+5+4=5. This equation is obviously wrong, but can you solve it in less than 20 seconds?

It’s a great way to test your wit and logic skills. If you are up for the challenge, then let’s dive right in and see how quickly you can solve this puzzle.

The puzzle

We invite you to take on the challenge and solve a brain teaser. To complete this puzzle, readers need to focus intently, think creatively and look beyond the obvious.

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To solve the challenge equation of the day, your only option is to move one matchstick. Come give it a try and see if you can conquer the puzzle!

The challenge is to look closely and use our minds and creativity to complete the puzzle. It requires us to concentrate and look carefully at all the details.

Moving just one of the matchsticks can solve the puzzle, but can you find which one it is? We have to move fast, as we only have 20 seconds to find the right matchstick!

Would you like to know if you solved the riddle? Turn the page to find out!

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Damien Cooper
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Over the last ten years, I've been honing my abilities as a web writer, fueled by my lifelong passion for storytelling. Crafting alluring content that transports readers to alternate worlds and provides a reprieve from the mundane is a source of pride for me. My writing is diverse, spanning from pieces on cutting-edge video games to captivating entertainment articles, with the ultimate goal of entertaining and motivating readers. It's my pleasure to share my enthusiasm with you and venture forward together in pursuit of novel experiences!