Let’s solve this step by step. We need to find the value of each symbol, then add them up for the final answer.
We’ll use letters to make it easier:
- Let
C = coin (with skull)
- Let
T = turtle
- Let
A = anchor
- Let
M = map
- Let
H = hook
Now let’s go equation by equation.
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Equation 1:
21 = C + C + T
→ 21 = 2C + T → (Equation A)
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Equation 3:
9 = M × M
→ So M × M = 9 → What number times itself is 9? That’s 3!
→
M = 3
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Equation 2:
A + M + A = 13
→ 2A + M = 13
We know M = 3, so:
2A + 3 = 13
Subtract 3 from both sides:
2A = 10
Divide by 2:
→
A = 5
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Equation 4:
A + H = 9
We know A = 5, so:
5 + H = 9
Subtract 5:
→
H = 4
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Equation 5:
14 = C + H
We know H = 4, so:
C + 4 = 14
Subtract 4:
→
C = 10
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Now go back to Equation 1 to find T:
21 = 2C + T
C = 10 → 2×10 = 20
So:
21 = 20 + T
→
T = 1
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Now we have all values:
- Turtle (T) = 1
- Coin (C) = 10
- Map (M) = 3
- Hook (H) = 4
Final question:
T + C + M + H = ?
Plug in the numbers:
1 + 10 + 3 + 4 = ?
Add step by step:
1 + 10 = 11
11 + 3 = 14
14 + 4 = 18
✔ Final Answer: 18
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of 5th grade coloring math worksheet.