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1 9 11 13 = 24: 2 solutions
Difficulty: HardOpen in Solver
(1 − 13) × (9 − 11) = 24
- 1 − 13 = -12
- 9 − 11 = -2
- -12 × -2 = 24
2 solutions
(11 − 9) × (13 − 1) = 24Steps
- 11 − 9 = 2
- 13 − 1 = 12
- 2 × 12 = 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 9 11 13 make 24?
Yes. Every one of them is listed above with step-by-step working.
How many solutions does 1 9 11 13 have?
2 — the list above is exhaustive, so every mathematically distinct way to combine the numbers is shown.
How difficult is 1 9 11 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).