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3 5 5 6 = 24: 2 solutions

Difficulty: MediumOpen in Solver

3 × (5 + 5) − 6 = 24

  1. 5 + 5 = 10
  2. 3 × 10 = 30
  3. 30 − 6 = 24

2 solutions

  • 6 × (3 + 5 ÷ 5) = 24Steps
    1. 5 ÷ 5 = 1
    2. 3 + 1 = 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.

FAQ

Can 3 5 5 6 make 24?

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

How many solutions does 3 5 5 6 have?

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

How difficult is 3 5 5 6?

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).