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You will need seven matchsticks for this puzzle.
Begin by using the matchsticks to create this equation in Roman numerals:
X-l=l (or 10-1=1)
Your task: Move one match to fix the equation.
You may not stack, break, or remove any matches.
Begin by using the matchsticks to create this equation in Roman numerals:
X-l=l (or 10-1=1)
Your task: Move one match to fix the equation.
You may not stack, break, or remove any matches.
Hint
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Take the match from the - and move it upright and to the left of the X.You should now have I X I = I, or 1 X 1 = 1.
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