Draw One Line & Make the Equation Correct

Iyman Faisal
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Draw One Line & Make the Equation Correct

This is a fun mind puzzle that makes you think in an alternative and creative way

Look at the equation: 5 + 5 + 5 = 550

This looks wrong. If you add 5 + 5 + 5, the answer is 15, not 550.

So how can we make this correct?

Here’s the Solution: you are allowed to draw just one straight line to fix the equation. You don’t need to erase anything or move numbers around—just one smart line.

The Solution:

Draw a small line on the first + sign to turn it into a 4. Now the equation looks like this:

545 + 5 = 550 And that’s correct!

This puzzle helps how thinking differently can get to the creative solutions. It’s a fun way to improve your brain and your problem-solving skills.

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