10 matchstick puzzles to train your wits

Rearrange, add and remove matches so that you get the given figures and correct equalities.

Before solving these problems, it is better to stock up on matches or chopsticks: it will be much more convenient and clear with them.

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The lamp-shaped figure is made up of 12 matches. Move three of them so that you get five equal triangles.

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Arrange four matches so that the ax turns into three identical triangles.

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The building was built from 11 matches. Move four of them to make 15 squares.

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Arrange two matches so that you get five equal squares.

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Arrange three matches so that you get three equal squares.

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Remove two matches so that there are three squares left.

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Arrange two matches so that the equality is true.

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Arrange three matches so that there are only six squares.

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Remove four matches so that you get four unequal triangles.

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Add four matches to make the equality true.

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