To solve this mystery puzzle, we need to look at the grid of multiplication problems and use the "Key" at the bottom to figure out which color goes in each square.
Step 1: Understand the Key
The key tells us what color to use based on the answer to the math problem:
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0: Light Blue
*
1–20: Dark Blue
*
21–40: Black
*
41–60: Dark Green
*
61–100: Green
*
Blank squares: White (Leave these empty)
Step 2: Solve a few examples to see the pattern
Let's pick a few problems from the grid to test our understanding.
* Look at the top-left corner: `5x0`.
* $5 \times 0 = 0$.
* According to the key,
0 is Light Blue.
* Look at the second box in the top row: `0x7`.
* $0 \times 7 = 0$.
* This is also
Light Blue.
* Look at the third box: `0x10`.
* $0 \times 10 = 0$.
* This is also
Light Blue.
* Let's find a bigger number. Look at the 4th row down, 3rd box across: `12x1`.
* $12 \times 1 = 12$.
* 12 is between 1 and 20.
* According to the key,
1–20 is Dark Blue.
* Let's try one that results in a higher number. Look at the 5th row down, 8th box across: `6x9`.
* $6 \times 9 = 54$.
* 54 is between 41 and 60.
* According to the key,
41–60 is Dark Green.
* Let's try one more. Look at the 6th row down, 1st box: `9x10`.
* $9 \times 10 = 90$.
* 90 is between 61 and 100.
* According to the key,
61–100 is Green.
Step 3: How to complete the whole puzzle
Since I cannot physically color the image for you, here is how you can finish your homework:
1. Take your colored pencils or markers (Light Blue, Dark Blue, Black, Dark Green, Green).
2. Go through the grid row by row.
3. For every box with numbers, multiply them together.
4. Check your answer against the Key:
* If the answer is
0, color it
Light Blue.
* If the answer is
1 to 20, color it
Dark Blue.
* If the answer is
21 to 40, color it
Black.
* If the answer is
41 to 60, color it
Dark Green.
* If the answer is
61 to 100, color it
Green.
5. If a box has no numbers (it is blank), leave it
White.
When you are finished, the colors will likely form a picture or a pattern! Since most of the problems involve multiplying by 0 or small numbers, you will probably see a lot of Light Blue and Dark Blue.
Final Answer:
To solve the puzzle, calculate the product for each multiplication problem in the grid and color the square according to the provided key:
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0: Color
Light Blue
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1–20: Color
Dark Blue
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21–40: Color
Black
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41–60: Color
Dark Green
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61–100: Color
Green
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Blank squares: Leave
White
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of coloring squared multiplication worksheet.
