A viral challenge on TikTok has captured the attention of the internet. The task is simple: Solve the given exercise by making changes using only three matches to reach the correct solution.
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Here's the incorrect exercise: 37 + 23 = 62, made up of a total of 23 matches. Your task is to add three more matches to the equation, bringing the total to 26, in order to achieve a logical solution. The answer can be found at the bottom of the article.
Were you able to solve it? Don't worry if you can't.
The solution is right in front of you.
Simply add the three matches to the number 7 (37), as depicted in the accompanying picture, and transform it into the number 9 (39). Voila! You now have the correct exercise: 39 + 23 = 62.
