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Try recreating the equation using toothpicks or cotton swabs so you can use a trial-and-error approach.  \nMashup Math LLC | All Rights Reserved | Get More K-12 Math Worksheets [at ](at www.mashupmath.com)[www.mashupmath.com](at www.mashupmath.com) 1  \nBONUS!  \nHow can you make the equation true by moving only one matchstick?  \nMashup Math LLC | All Rights Reserved | Get More K-12 Math Worksheets [at ](at www.mashupmath.com)[www.mashupmath.com](at www.mashupmath.com) 2  \nANSWER KEY  \nSolution \\#1 : 8 – 4 = 4  \nSolution \\#2: 5 + 4 = 9  \nSolution \\#3: 0 + 4 = 4  \nBonus Solution: 3 + 3 = 6  \nMashup Math LLC | All Rights Reserved | Get More K-12 Math Worksheets [at ](at www.mashupmath.com)[www.mashupmath.com](at www.mashupmath.com) 3","cbCaivNl40rzNxEu","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaivNl40rzNxEu","pdf",3383666,"English","# Lesson Guide Overview\n## Problem Solving Methodology\n## Answer Key","[{\"question\":\"What is the goal of the matchstick math puzzle?\",\"answer\":\"The goal is to move only one matchstick to make the given mathematical equation true.\"},{\"question\":\"What strategy does the guide recommend for solving the puzzle?\",\"answer\":\"It suggests recreating the equation using tactile objects like toothpicks or cotton swabs to practice a trial-and-error approach.\"},{\"question\":\"What are some of the valid solutions provided for the equation 3 + 5 = 6?\",\"answer\":\"Possible solutions include 8 - 4 = 4, 5 + 4 = 9, 0 + 4 = 4, and 3 + 3 = 6.\"}]","Guide - Matchstick Math Puzzle | PDF"]