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3 4 8 9 = 24: 5 solutions

Difficulty: EasyOpen in Solver

3 + 4 + 8 + 9 = 24

  1. 3 + 4 = 7
  2. 8 + 9 = 17
  3. 7 + 17 = 24

5 solutions

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

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

How many solutions does 3 4 8 9 have?

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

How difficult is 3 4 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).