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1 3 4 13 = 24: 2 solutions

Difficulty: HardOpen in Solver

3 × 4 − (1 − 13) = 24

  1. 3 × 4 = 12
  2. 1 − 13 = -12
  3. 12 − -12 = 24

2 solutions

  • 3 × (13 − (1 + 4)) = 24Steps
    1. 1 + 4 = 5
    2. 13 − 5 = 8
    3. 3 × 8 = 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.

FAQ

Can 1 3 4 13 make 24?

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

How many solutions does 1 3 4 13 have?

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

How difficult is 1 3 4 13?

It is rated “Hard” 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).