Solve the ANUTter Puzzle: 5 Matches & 2 = 6

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The ANUTter Puzzle involves rearranging 5 matches to demonstrate that 2 equals 6. The initial configuration is represented as "|| = \/|". The challenge requires moving only one match to achieve equality on both sides. Participants engaged in playful banter while attempting to solve the puzzle, with one user humorously accusing another of cheating.

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5 matches arranged to show 2 = 6:
|| = \/|

Move 1 match only such that both sides are equal...
 
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|| ≠ \/
 
[sp]$11=\text{XI}$[/sp]
 
Olinguito, you cheated :)

Klass, good try...but not mine...
 
$$1 = \sqrt{1}$$
 
Right on, buddy!
 

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