- First, look closely: The image presents a 3x3 multiplication table with icons representing numbers. The goal is to find the value of each unique icon. The icons are: a potion bottle, a green hand, a bat, vampire lips, and a crescent moon. The table has some numbers filled in (1, 2, 3, 9, 12) which are the products of the row and column headers. I need to deduce the value of each icon based on these products.
- Next, find information: I will start by analyzing the known values to solve for the unknowns. I'll begin with the top-left cell, which shows the product of the potion bottle (row header) and the potion bottle (column header) is 1. This means the potion bottle must be 1, since 1 * 1 = 1. I can then use this to find other values. For example, the top row, middle cell is 2, which is the product of the potion bottle (1) and the number 2 (column header). This confirms the column header "2" is indeed 2. I will continue this process to solve for all icons.
- Then, review the findings: I have successfully deduced the value of each icon by using the multiplication table logic. The potion bottle is 1, the green hand is 3, the bat is 4, the vampire lips are 2, and the crescent moon is 3. I will now list these values in the order they appear at the bottom of the image.
1
3
4
2
3
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of algebra with pizzazz riddles.
