A matchstick math puzzle is making the rounds online, and the creators say most people fail to find the correct answer.
According to Libero, visual matchstick puzzles are among the most popular logic challenges on the internet. This one asks solvers to fix an incorrect math equation by moving just one matchstick, with only seven seconds on the clock.
To give yourself the best chance, the puzzle advises setting aside distractions and studying the position of every matchstick carefully before making a move.
The Solution
If the timer ran out before you cracked it, do not worry. The answer involves taking one matchstick from the number 9, turning it into a 5, then adding that matchstick to the number 6 to make it an 8. The corrected equation reads 5 + 3 = 8.
