To solve this missing numbers maze, we need to find the answer to each equation. The answer will tell us which path to take next. We start at the top left and work our way down to the bottom right.
Here is the step-by-step solution:
1.
Start: `4 + __ = 14`
* Think: What number added to 4 makes 14?
* Answer:
10 (because 4 + 10 = 14)
* Path: Follow the line labeled
10.
2.
Next Box: `19 - 3 = __`
* Think: Take away 3 from 19.
* Answer:
16 (because 19 - 3 = 16)
* Path: Follow the line labeled
16.
3.
Next Box: `__ + 9 = 11`
* Think: What number plus 9 equals 11?
* Answer:
2 (because 2 + 9 = 11)
* Path: Follow the line labeled
2.
4.
Next Box: `20 - __ = 17`
* Think: Subtract what number from 20 to get 17? Or, how much do I add to 17 to get 20?
* Answer:
3 (because 20 - 3 = 17)
* Path: Follow the line labeled
3.
5.
Next Box: `6 + __ = 12`
* Think: What number added to 6 makes 12?
* Answer:
6 (because 6 + 6 = 12)
* Path: Follow the line labeled
6.
6.
Next Box: `20 - 5 = __`
* Think: Take away 5 from 20.
* Answer:
15 (because 20 - 5 = 15)
* Path: Follow the line labeled
15.
7.
Next Box: `__ + 12 = 17`
* Think: What number plus 12 equals 17?
* Answer:
5 (because 5 + 12 = 17)
* Path: Follow the line labeled
5.
8.
Next Box: `10 + __ = 20` (FINISH!)
* Think: What number added to 10 makes 20?
* Answer:
10 (because 10 + 10 = 20)
The correct path follows the answers: 10 → 16 → 2 → 3 → 6 → 15 → 5 → 10.
Final Answer:
The missing numbers in order along the correct path are:
10, 16, 2, 3, 6, 15, 5, 10.
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of math maze.
