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2 6 6 6 = 24: 3 solutions

Difficulty: EasyOpen in Solver

2 × 6 + 6 + 6 = 24

  1. 2 × 6 = 12
  2. 6 + 6 = 12
  3. 12 + 12 = 24

3 solutions

  • 6 × 6 − 2 × 6 = 24Steps
    1. 6 × 6 = 36
    2. 2 × 6 = 12
    3. 36 − 12 = 24
  • 6 + 6 ÷ (2 ÷ 6) = 24Steps
    1. 2 ÷ 6 = 1/3
    2. 6 ÷ 1/3 = 18
    3. 6 + 18 = 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 2 6 6 6 make 24?

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

How many solutions does 2 6 6 6 have?

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

How difficult is 2 6 6 6?

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).