Matchsticks Solutions

Solution One:

In this solution, the left side represents the number 11 while the right side represents the roman number 11. Recall that X is 10 and I is 1 so that 10 + 1 = 11.

Solution Two:

In this solution, the left side represents the number 1 while the right side is a mathematical statement whose value is 1. The mathematical statement shown is the square root of 1, which is also 1. Remember that 1 x 1 = 1! (Note that the square root symbol is shifted slightly up for visual clarity.)