This is a
math maze puzzle. You start at “Start” and must find a path to “Finish” by solving the equations in each box and following the
correct solution (the value of X) along the connecting yellow paths.
Each box contains an equation, and from that box, there are several yellow arrows pointing to other boxes. Each arrow is labeled with a possible value for X — you must follow the arrow labeled with the
correct solution to the equation in the current box.
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Step-by-step Solution:
Let’s begin at
Start, which is at the top-left box:
#### 1. Start: `X + 7 = 15`
→ Solve: X = 15 - 7 =
8
Look at the arrows coming out of this box:
- One arrow says
X = 11 →
✘ Incorrect
- One arrow says
X = 8 →
✔ Correct → Follow this
This arrow leads to the box: `X + 6 = 13`
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#### 2. Box: `X + 6 = 13`
→ Solve: X = 13 - 6 =
7
Arrows from here:
- X = 7 →
✔ Correct → Follow this
This leads to: `X - 10 = 5`
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#### 3. Box: `X - 10 = 5`
→ Solve: X = 5 + 10 =
15
Arrows:
- X = 25 →
✘
- X = 15 →
✔ Correct → Follow this
Leads to: `6X = 54`
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#### 4. Box: `6X = 54`
→ Solve: X = 54 ÷ 6 =
9
Arrows:
- X = 11 →
✘
- X = 9 →
✔ Correct → Follow this
Leads to: `X + 2 = 10`
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#### 5. Box: `X + 2 = 10`
→ Solve: X = 10 - 2 =
8
Arrows:
- X = 8 →
✔ Correct → Follow this
Leads to: `8X = 24`
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#### 6. Box: `8X = 24`
→ Solve: X = 24 ÷ 8 =
3
Arrows:
- X = 4 →
✘
- X = 3 →
✔ Correct → Follow this
Leads to: `6 + X = 15`
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#### 7. Box: `6 + X = 15`
→ Solve: X = 15 - 6 =
9
Arrows:
- X = 4 →
✘
- X = 9 →
✔ Correct → Follow this
Leads to: `X - 7 = 6`
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#### 8. Box: `X - 7 = 6`
→ Solve: X = 6 + 7 =
13
Arrows:
- X = 9 →
✘
- X = 13 →
✔ Correct → Follow this
Leads to: `8 + X = 15`
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#### 9. Box: `8 + X = 15`
→ Solve: X = 15 - 8 =
7
Arrows:
- X = 6 →
✘
- X = 7 →
✔ Correct → Follow this
Leads to:
Finish 🎉
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✔ Final Path:
Start →
`X + 7 = 15` (X=8) →
`X + 6 = 13` (X=7) →
`X - 10 = 5` (X=15) →
`6X = 54` (X=9) →
`X + 2 = 10` (X=8) →
`8X = 24` (X=3) →
`6 + X = 15` (X=9) →
`X - 7 = 6` (X=13) →
`8 + X = 15` (X=7) →
Finish
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✔️ Answer: The correct path follows the solutions:
8 → 7 → 15 → 9 → 8 → 3 → 9 → 13 → 7
You successfully navigated the maze by solving each equation and choosing the correct path based on the value of X.
✔ Puzzle Solved!
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of 5th grade math puzzle worksheet.