To solve the matchstick puzzle, let's consider how moving one matchstick can make the equation correct. Here's the original equation:
8 + 3 ≠ 3
Possible solutions:
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Move a matchstick from the "8" to form "6":
- Move the top-left vertical matchstick of the "8" to the middle of the equals sign to turn it into "≠".
- The equation becomes 6 + 3 = 9, which is correct.
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Move a matchstick from the "+" to make it "-":
- Move the vertical matchstick from the "+" to the middle of the equals sign to make it "≠".
- The equation becomes 8 - 3 = 5, which is correct.
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