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2 3 8 11 = 24: 5 solutions

Difficulty: HardOpen in Solver

2 + 3 + 8 + 11 = 24

  1. 2 + 3 = 5
  2. 8 + 11 = 19
  3. 5 + 19 = 24

5 solutions

  • 2 × 8 − (3 − 11) = 24Steps
    1. 2 × 8 = 16
    2. 3 − 11 = -8
    3. 16 − -8 = 24
  • 8 − 2 × (3 − 11) = 24Steps
    1. 3 − 11 = -8
    2. 2 × -8 = -16
    3. 8 − -16 = 24
  • 8 + 2 × (11 − 3) = 24Steps
    1. 11 − 3 = 8
    2. 2 × 8 = 16
    3. 8 + 16 = 24
  • (11 − 2) ÷ (3 ÷ 8) = 24Steps
    1. 11 − 2 = 9
    2. 3 ÷ 8 = 3/8
    3. 9 ÷ 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.

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FAQ

Can 2 3 8 11 make 24?

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

How many solutions does 2 3 8 11 have?

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

How difficult is 2 3 8 11?

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).