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How to Play Math Puzzle

This math puzzle challenges your logic and arithmetic with a unique twist. Match pairs from the strip to fill the 4×4 math puzzle grid, where each pair appears twice—once as a difference (larger minus smaller) and once as a product.

1.Understand the Puzzle

The math puzzle presents a 4×4 grid with target values. Below each target, input two values and an operator (- or ×) to match the target. Find which pairs from the bottom strip create each result in this puzzle.

2.Match Pairs with Operations

Each pair in this math puzzle must be used exactly twice, and all numbers must come from the bottom strip. For example, if your strip has 4 and 6, find cells with 2 (6-4) and 24 (4×6). Click the operator to cycle through ?, -, and ×. Remember: each unique number can only be used as many times as it appears in the strip (maximum twice).

Math puzzle match example showing how to pair numbers for subtraction and multiplication operations in the 4x4 grid

3.Solve Hidden Values

Higher math puzzle difficulty levels hide some values. Use logic to deduce them: if you see target 18 and know one value is 3, the other must be 6 (6×3=18), or if you see target 5 and one value is 8, the other must be 3 (8-3=5).

4.Verify Your Solution

Click 'Check Solution' to verify your math puzzle answer. Correct cells turn green, incorrect ones red. Remember: each pair must appear as both a difference and product.

💡 Puzzle Pro Tips

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    Start with large products—they're unique and easier to identify in this math puzzle.

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    Mark used values by clicking them to track your math puzzle progress. Each number can be used at most twice—watch your usage count!

  • 3

    Work systematically in the puzzle. Logical deduction always leads to the solution.