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1 2 2 8 = 24: 2 solutions

Difficulty: MediumOpen in Solver

8 × (2 × 2 − 1) = 24

  1. 2 × 2 = 4
  2. 4 − 1 = 3
  3. 8 × 3 = 24

2 solutions

  • 8 × (2 − (1 − 2)) = 24Steps
    1. 1 − 2 = -1
    2. 2 − -1 = 3
    3. 8 × 3 = 24

Solving hints

  • Build a factor pair: split the four numbers into two groups and try to make a factor pair of 24 — 3 × 8, 4 × 6, or 12 × 2 — then multiply the two groups.

  • No factor pair divides cleanly? Switch to sums: make two numbers add up to 24, or try shapes like (a ± b) × (c ± d) and (a + b + c) × d.

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FAQ

Can 1 2 2 8 make 24?

Yes. Every one of them is listed above with step-by-step working.

How many solutions does 1 2 2 8 have?

2 — the list above is exhaustive, so every mathematically distinct way to combine the numbers is shown.

How difficult is 1 2 2 8?

It is rated “Medium” on our four-tier scale, based on whether whole-number intermediate steps suffice, how many distinct solutions exist, and whether the hand includes a two-digit card (10–13).