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4 5 5 9 = 24: 3 solutions

Difficulty: EasyOpen in Solver

4 × 5 − (5 − 9) = 24

  1. 4 × 5 = 20
  2. 5 − 9 = -4
  3. 20 − -4 = 24

3 solutions

  • 4 − 5 × (5 − 9) = 24Steps
    1. 5 − 9 = -4
    2. 5 × -4 = -20
    3. 4 − -20 = 24
  • 4 + 5 × (9 − 5) = 24Steps
    1. 9 − 5 = 4
    2. 5 × 4 = 20
    3. 4 + 20 = 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 4 5 5 9 make 24?

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

How many solutions does 4 5 5 9 have?

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

How difficult is 4 5 5 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).