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3 5 12 12 = 24: 2 solutions
Difficulty: HardOpen in Solver
5 × 12 − 3 × 12 = 24
- 5 × 12 = 60
- 3 × 12 = 36
- 60 − 36 = 24
2 solutions
(12 + 5 × 12) ÷ 3 = 24Steps
- 5 × 12 = 60
- 12 + 60 = 72
- 72 ÷ 3 = 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 5 12 12 make 24?
Yes. Every one of them is listed above with step-by-step working.
How many solutions does 3 5 12 12 have?
2 — the list above is exhaustive, so every mathematically distinct way to combine the numbers is shown.
How difficult is 3 5 12 12?
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).