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 Mini Number Witzzle

TM

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HOW TO PLAY: Calculate using the numbers in the box to solve for a target number.  All four numbers must be used only once for each solution.  Add, subtract, multiply and/or divide using order of operations rules.  At least one solution is guaranteed for targets -6 to 6.

1 3
7 8
  
8 - 7 - 3 ÷ 1 = -2
8 ÷ (3-7) + 1 = -1
( 8-7-1 ) x 3 =  0
8 ÷ (7-3) - 1 =  1
8 ÷ ( 7-1x3 ) =  2
( 7-8-1 ) x 3 = -6 (8-7) x 3 x 1 =  3
8 ÷ (3+1) - 7 = -5 (8-7) x 3 + 1 =  4
(1+3) x (7-8) = -4 (8+7) ÷ 3 x 1 =  5
8 - 3 - 7 - 1 = -3 (8+7) ÷ 3 + 1 =  6
   

It's your turn!  Use the numbers below to reach 1 to 6 and -1 to -6.

  
1 3
8 9
  

Solutions for positive 1 to 6:

 

Solutions for negative 1 to 6:

= 1   = - 1  
= 2   = - 2  
= 3   = - 3  
= 4   = - 4  
= 5   = - 5  
= 6   = - 6  
  
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