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1 6 8 9 = 24: 8 solutions

Difficulty: EasyOpen in Solver

1 + 6 + 8 + 9 = 24

  1. 1 + 6 = 7
  2. 8 + 9 = 17
  3. 7 + 17 = 24

8 solutions

  • 8 × (9 − 1 × 6) = 24Steps
    1. 1 × 6 = 6
    2. 9 − 6 = 3
    3. 8 × 3 = 24
  • 1 × 8 × (9 − 6) = 24Steps
    1. 1 × 8 = 8
    2. 9 − 6 = 3
    3. 8 × 3 = 24
  • 8 × (1 × 9 − 6) = 24Steps
    1. 1 × 9 = 9
    2. 9 − 6 = 3
    3. 8 × 3 = 24
  • 8 × (9 − 6 ÷ 1) = 24Steps
    1. 6 ÷ 1 = 6
    2. 9 − 6 = 3
    3. 8 × 3 = 24
  • 8 ÷ (1 − 6 ÷ 9) = 24Steps
    1. 6 ÷ 9 = 2/3
    2. 1 − 2/3 = 1/3
    3. 8 ÷ 1/3 = 24
  • 8 × (9 ÷ 1 − 6) = 24Steps
    1. 9 ÷ 1 = 9
    2. 9 − 6 = 3
    3. 8 × 3 = 24
  • (9 − 6) ÷ (1 ÷ 8) = 24Steps
    1. 9 − 6 = 3
    2. 1 ÷ 8 = 1/8
    3. 3 ÷ 1/8 = 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.

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FAQ

Can 1 6 8 9 make 24?

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

How many solutions does 1 6 8 9 have?

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

How difficult is 1 6 8 9?

It is rated “Easy” 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).