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By moving just one matchstick, could the equation 9 + 9 = 11 be correct?

At first glance, this matchstick calculation is clearly wrong, but by moving just one matchstick correctly, the result will surprise you.

VTC NewsVTC News25/12/2025

Matchstick puzzles are always a fun challenge for observation skills and flexible thinking. In the image above, the equation 9 + 9 = 11 is formed from matchsticks, and of course, according to conventional mathematics, this is completely incorrect.

However, the rules are very simple: You can only move one matchstick, without breaking or adding any, to turn the incorrect calculation into a correct one.

It sounds easy, but not everyone can figure it out on the first try. Are you quick and sharp-eyed enough to solve this riddle? Try thinking for a few seconds before looking at the solution!

By moving just one matchstick, can the equation 9 + 9 = 11 be correct?

By moving just one matchstick, can the equation 9 + 9 = 11 be correct?

Leave your answer in the comments and check the answers of your "opponents".

Khanh Son

Source: https://vtcnews.vn/chi-di-chuyen-1-que-diem-phep-tinh-9-9-11-co-the-dung-ar994913.html


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