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2 5 10 13 = 24: 3 solutions

Difficulty: HardOpen in Solver

5 × 10 − 2 × 13 = 24

  1. 5 × 10 = 50
  2. 2 × 13 = 26
  3. 50 − 26 = 24

3 solutions

  • 2 × 13 − 10 ÷ 5 = 24Steps
    1. 2 × 13 = 26
    2. 10 ÷ 5 = 2
    3. 26 − 2 = 24
  • 13 ÷ (5 ÷ 10) − 2 = 24Steps
    1. 5 ÷ 10 = 1/2
    2. 13 ÷ 1/2 = 26
    3. 26 − 2 = 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.

FAQ

Can 2 5 10 13 make 24?

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

How many solutions does 2 5 10 13 have?

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

How difficult is 2 5 10 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).