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5 6 12 13 = 24: 3 solutions

Difficulty: HardOpen in Solver

5 − 6 + 12 + 13 = 24

  1. 5 − 6 = -1
  2. 12 + 13 = 25
  3. -1 + 25 = 24

3 solutions

  • 6 × (5 + 12 − 13) = 24Steps
    1. 5 + 12 = 17
    2. 17 − 13 = 4
    3. 6 × 4 = 24
  • 12 × (13 − (5 + 6)) = 24Steps
    1. 5 + 6 = 11
    2. 13 − 11 = 2
    3. 12 × 2 = 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 5 6 12 13 make 24?

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

How many solutions does 5 6 12 13 have?

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

How difficult is 5 6 12 13?

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).