🧩 Logic ⭐ · Age 8–14 · Wings original ⭐

Move the Matchstick

The equation is wrong. Move exactly one matchstick to fix it. Pick the result that uses ONE move and gives a true equation.

Round

1/6

Correct

Move ONE matchstick. Pick the result that fixes the equation:

Lateral logic

Matchstick puzzles force you to abstract — what shape becomes what shape if I move this stick? They train mental rotation, hypothesis-checking, and «what if» reasoning, all without arithmetic burden. We use stylized seven-segment numbers so kids can count the sticks themselves.