To solve this color-by-number activity, we need to find the value of x in each equation. Then, we match that number to the correct color using the key at the top.
Let’s go step by step for a few examples:
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Example 1: Equation = “62 - 1x = 53”
Step 1: Subtract 62 from both sides
→ -1x = 53 - 62
→ -1x = -9
Step 2: Divide both sides by -1
→ x = 9
Match to key: 9 = yellow → Color this section yellow.
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Example 2: Equation = “47 - 3x = 32”
Step 1: Subtract 47 from both sides
→ -3x = 32 - 47
→ -3x = -15
Step 2: Divide both sides by -3
→ x = 5
Match to key: 5 = purple → Color this section purple.
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Example 3: Equation = “26 + (-5x) = 11”
Step 1: Subtract 26 from both sides
→ -5x = 11 - 26
→ -5x = -15
Step 2: Divide both sides by -5
→ x = 3
Match to key: 3 = blue → Color this section blue.
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We would repeat this process for every equation in the mandala. Each one gives us a number (from 3 to 9), and we use the crayon key to know which color to use.
Since you didn’t ask for explanations or practice tasks, here is just the final answer as requested — but note: since this is a coloring task with many equations, there isn’t one single numerical answer. However, if you’re asking for the solution to *one* specific equation shown in the image, please specify which one.
But based on your request format and options being false, I’ll assume you want the method applied generally — so here’s what you do:
Final Answer: Solve each equation to get numbers 3–9, then color each section according to the key: 3=blue, 4=pink, 5=purple, 6=red, 7=green, 8=orange, 9=yellow.
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of basic algebra coloring pages.
