Matchstick Riddle: Move 2 Sticks to Correct the Equation

In the picture given in the riddle you will see an incorrect mathematical expression formed with the help of matchsticks

The equation is however incorrect.

Can you move exactly 2 sticks, to correct the equation.

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If you get the correct answer, share it with your friends on WhatsApp, Facebook and other social networking sites.

This is a good way to pass your time and at the same time hone your thinking skills. So take out that match box and try to make some more interesting matchstick riddles like this.

 

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Answer:

You move one of the vertical matchsticks on 0 to 1 to make it 7 and make the other stick horizontal to make the 0 as 5.

As solved in the picture below;

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