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2 2 3 9 = 24: 5 solutions

Difficulty: EasyOpen in Solver

2 × 3 + 2 × 9 = 24

  1. 2 × 3 = 6
  2. 2 × 9 = 18
  3. 6 + 18 = 24

5 solutions

  • 2 × 2 × (9 − 3) = 24Steps
    1. 2 × 2 = 4
    2. 9 − 3 = 6
    3. 4 × 6 = 24
  • 3 × (9 − 2 ÷ 2) = 24Steps
    1. 2 ÷ 2 = 1
    2. 9 − 1 = 8
    3. 3 × 8 = 24
  • 9 × (2 + 2 ÷ 3) = 24Steps
    1. 2 ÷ 3 = 2/3
    2. 2 + 2/3 = 8/3
    3. 9 × 8/3 = 24
  • (2 + 2) × (9 − 3) = 24Steps
    1. 2 + 2 = 4
    2. 9 − 3 = 6
    3. 4 × 6 = 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 2 2 3 9 make 24?

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

How many solutions does 2 2 3 9 have?

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

How difficult is 2 2 3 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).