Correct the Equation

An equation has been laid down using a few matchsticks. However, as you can see, the equation is not correct. Can you correct the equation if you are allowed to add or remove 5 matchsticks?

Correct the Equation




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In the picture that is attached with this question, you can find a square which comprises of four little squares inside it. Consider this square to be made with matchsticks. You have to remove two matchsticks such that only two squares remain instead of five.How will you do it ?

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You need to move three matchsticks to form three squares. Can you do it?

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As you can see that fifteen matches have been used to form an arrangement. What you have to do is remove any six of them to make them ten.

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By moving exactly three matchsticks can you make the below equation true.It can be solved by 3 ways.

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By removing one matchstick and adding one matchstick, can you convert the word "ZOO" to an animal name?

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Make eight squares by moving only two matchsticks.
Note- Square can be of different sizes.

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Can you count the number of matches in the picture below ?


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Below toothpicks/matchsticks indicate the group of fishes moving from west to east direction. Can you make them move from east to west by just moving three toothpicks/matchsticks?


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By including only four matchsticks in below picture, you have to make "Four Triangles And Two Squares"

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What is the next number in this matchsticks series riddle?

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