This riddle went especially viral because it left many users confused. It was posted on the social media platform TikTok on an account that frequently shares riddles and personality tests. The question might be a bit tricky for some of you, but if you focus long enough, you might be able to reach the correct answer.
Before you is the incorrect equation: 6 - 9 = 3, made up of 20 matchsticks. You need to move one matchstick to change the equation and reach a logical solution. The answer is at the bottom of the article.
Note that there may be several possible solutions to the equation; we will present just one.
Did you succeed? Even if you didn’t—no worries. The answer is below.
You need to move one matchstick to change the equation. Which matchstick? Move the upper right matchstick from the number 9 and attach it to the upper right part of the number 6. This way, the number 9 becomes a 5 and the number 6 becomes an 8. With this change, we get the correct equation: 8 - 5 = 3.