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Which matchstick needs to be moved to create a square?

All four matchsticks are of the same length.

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ttgsays...

The sides of the matches don't form the sides of the square as you first assume.

The ends do.

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Tzeniasays...

Originally all matchstick ends were at right angles to each other, apart from the left one.

The left matchstick must be moved to the left, to create a perfect square.

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Julessays...

graphics make it a bit obvious..

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glimmerTsays...

square is created when you move the left matchstick towards the left..

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Maysays...

left one looks shorter

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