# Funny Maths

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How can you make the following equation true by drawing only one straight line:
5+5+5=550

SherlockHolmes Expert Asked on 23rd July 2019 in

5 + 5 + 5 ≠ 550

Seeker008 Expert Answered on 29th July 2019.

Given Equation : –
5 + 5 + 5 = 550
(Adding a ‘/’ to the ‘+’ sign to make it look like Number ‘4′)
545 + 5 = 550
Hence, the equation is true.

JoeyCraftsAFP95 Genius Answered on 27th September 2019.

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