- 78 - 19 = 59 → Y
- 90 - 33 = 57 → S
- 85 - 48 = 37 → T
- 55 - 37 = 18 → E
- 98 - 52 = 46 → A
- 83 - 30 = 53 → H
- 91 - 56 = 35 → E
- 74 - 11 = 63 → (No letter assigned)
- 41 - 13 = 28 → C
- 37 - 24 = 13 → B
- 70 - 14 = 56 → U
- 97 - 52 = 45 → R
- 60 - 13 = 47 → R
- 91 - 29 = 62 → N
- 54 - 21 = 33 → G
- 73 - 42 = 31 → (No letter assigned)
- 83 - 29 = 54 → E
- 51 - 30 = 21 → E
- 34 - 18 = 16 → E
- 29 - 12 = 17 → A
- 35 - 23 = 12 → E
The decoded message using the provided number-to-letter mapping is:
"Y S T E A H E ? C B U R R N G ? E E E A E"
Filling in the blanks with the correct letters from the grid for the missing numbers:
- 63 corresponds to no letter, but looking at the final answer line, 63 is not used.
- 31 corresponds to no letter, but looking at the final answer line, 31 is not used.
Rechecking the final answer line: "33 45 18 54 62"
- 33 → G
- 45 → R
- 18 → E
- 54 → E
- 62 → N
The decoded phrase is: "GREEN"
Why do leprechauns prefer dollar bills to coins?
Because they are always "green"!
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of find the message math worksheet.
