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2 5 8 8 = 24: 2 solutions

Difficulty: MediumOpen in Solver

5 × 8 − 2 × 8 = 24

  1. 5 × 8 = 40
  2. 2 × 8 = 16
  3. 40 − 16 = 24

2 solutions

  • (8 + 5 × 8) ÷ 2 = 24Steps
    1. 5 × 8 = 40
    2. 8 + 40 = 48
    3. 48 ÷ 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.

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FAQ

Can 2 5 8 8 make 24?

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

How many solutions does 2 5 8 8 have?

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

How difficult is 2 5 8 8?

It is rated “Medium” 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).