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2 2 8 8 = 24: 4 solutions

Difficulty: EasyOpen in Solver

8 × 2 × 2 − 8 = 24

  1. 2 × 2 = 4
  2. 8 × 4 = 32
  3. 32 − 8 = 24

4 solutions

  • 8 × (2 + 2) − 8 = 24Steps
    1. 2 + 2 = 4
    2. 8 × 4 = 32
    3. 32 − 8 = 24
  • 2 × (8 + 8 ÷ 2) = 24Steps
    1. 8 ÷ 2 = 4
    2. 8 + 4 = 12
    3. 2 × 12 = 24
  • (8 − 2) ÷ (2 ÷ 8) = 24Steps
    1. 8 − 2 = 6
    2. 2 ÷ 8 = 1/4
    3. 6 ÷ 1/4 = 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 8 8 make 24?

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

How many solutions does 2 2 8 8 have?

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

How difficult is 2 2 8 8?

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).