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2 4 4 10 = 24: 5 solutions

Difficulty: HardOpen in Solver

4 − 10 × (2 − 4) = 24

  1. 2 − 4 = -2
  2. 10 × -2 = -20
  3. 4 − -20 = 24

5 solutions

  • 4 + 10 ÷ (2 ÷ 4) = 24Steps
    1. 2 ÷ 4 = 1/2
    2. 10 ÷ 1/2 = 20
    3. 4 + 20 = 24
  • 4 × 4 − (2 − 10) = 24Steps
    1. 4 × 4 = 16
    2. 2 − 10 = -8
    3. 16 − -8 = 24
  • 4 + 10 × (4 − 2) = 24Steps
    1. 4 − 2 = 2
    2. 10 × 2 = 20
    3. 4 + 20 = 24
  • 2 × (4 + 10) − 4 = 24Steps
    1. 4 + 10 = 14
    2. 2 × 14 = 28
    3. 28 − 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 4 4 10 make 24?

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

How many solutions does 2 4 4 10 have?

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

How difficult is 2 4 4 10?

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).