This is a visual math puzzle where we need to find the value of each icon and then solve for the final question mark. I will solve this step by step.
Step 1: Assign variables to each icon
Let's assign letters to each icon to make it easier:
- Let
F = Fish
- Let
J = Jelly Beans (the two beans together)
- Let
K = Candy Kebab
- Let
W = Watermelon slice
Step 2: Translate the equations
From the image, we have four equations:
1. F + J + F = K → 2F + J = K
2. 26 - K = W
3. W + W = 2 → 2W = 2
4. F + F = W + 9 → 2F = W + 9
And we need to find: K - J = ?
Step 3: Solve the equations
I'll start with the simplest equation, which is equation 3.
From equation 3: 2W = 2
→ W = 1
Now plug W = 1 into equation 2:
26 - K = W
→ 26 - K = 1
→ K = 25
Now plug W = 1 into equation 4:
2F = W + 9
→ 2F = 1 + 9
→ 2F = 10
→ F = 5
Now plug F = 5 into equation 1:
2F + J = K
→ 2(5) + J = 25
→ 10 + J = 25
→ J = 15
Step 4: Find the final answer
We need to find K - J.
K = 25
J = 15
So, K - J = 25 - 15 = 10
The answer is 10.
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of 2 grade puzzles.