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2 5 8 9 = 24: 5 solutions

Difficulty: EasyOpen in Solver

2 + 5 + 8 + 9 = 24

  1. 2 + 5 = 7
  2. 8 + 9 = 17
  3. 7 + 17 = 24

5 solutions

  • 8 × 9 ÷ (5 − 2) = 24Steps
    1. 8 × 9 = 72
    2. 5 − 2 = 3
    3. 72 ÷ 3 = 24
  • (2 − 8) × (5 − 9) = 24Steps
    1. 2 − 8 = -6
    2. 5 − 9 = -4
    3. -6 × -4 = 24
  • 2 × (9 − (5 − 8)) = 24Steps
    1. 5 − 8 = -3
    2. 9 − -3 = 12
    3. 2 × 12 = 24
  • (8 − 2) × (9 − 5) = 24Steps
    1. 8 − 2 = 6
    2. 9 − 5 = 4
    3. 6 × 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 5 8 9 make 24?

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

How many solutions does 2 5 8 9 have?

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

How difficult is 2 5 8 9?

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).