How To: Solve the matchstick math problem

Solve the matchstick math problem

Just by moving one match you can turn the math problem into a correct answer. Definitely use this to get some free drinks. And you already know the answer, so it won't be hard. If you want to try and figure this one out for yourself, pause the video before the reveal.

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5 Comments

This trick isn't so great. You could just as well take the very first match and put it at the very end.. 2+2+1=5

dude you cant move the stick from one side of the equation to the other. It has to stay on that side of the =

aka it has to equal 4 on both sides

i learned this in nepal but forgot how to do it so i decided i wanted to mind#$%@ my friends like we'd been

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