By moving only 1 matchstick make the equation correct (not equal and > and < are not allowed).
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Maybe we can simply...
multiply?
Edit: We can also...
Move the highlighted match and flip our perspective by 180 degrees to get 6 = SIX
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1$\begingroup$ finally. both are correct but 6=six is what i expected. $\endgroup$ Commented Feb 12, 2022 at 12:16
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Take the upper right matchstick from the 9 to turn it into a 5. Place it across the middle of the second 1 to turn it into +. You now have 1 + 5 = 9. Look at it upside down and it's 6 = 5 + 1
answered Feb 12, 2022 at 3:36
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$\begingroup$ A lopsided operation symbol for sure, but it seems valid to me. Nice job! $\endgroup$– AviCommented Feb 12, 2022 at 3:48
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1$\begingroup$ hmm, it's close to intended answer. $\endgroup$ Commented Feb 12, 2022 at 7:59
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Inspired by others, with little lateral thinking if any.
i.e. $1^1 9 = 9$
answered Feb 12, 2022 at 10:20
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1$\begingroup$ If it’s not lateral thinking, perhaps it’s vertical thinking. 😃 $\endgroup$ Commented Oct 10 at 22:48
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Not proud of my solution.
Take a match from a "1", light it, burn the 3 others to get 9=9.
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1$\begingroup$ It was an interesting solution ;D $\endgroup$ Commented Feb 11, 2022 at 20:43
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May be a long shot
Move one of the matchstick from the second I and join it to its bottom matchstick to create v. Then rotate the image to get
6 = 6 ^ 1
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Shortening DrD shot:
Move second "1" down, just placing the top stick below the one below, so rotating 180 degrees you see: 6^1*1=6 . Without the operators ofc :)