Let's solve this step-by-step using the clues provided.
We are given a set of equations involving shapes:
- Triangle (△) + Triangle (△) = 6
- Circle (○) + Square (□) = 8
- Triangle (△) + Circle (○) = 4
- Square (□) + Diamond (◇) = 10
We need to find the values of each shape and then use them to solve the four unknown expressions on the right side.
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Step 1: Assign variables
Let:
- △ = A
- ○ = B
- □ = C
- ◇ = D
Now rewrite the clues:
1. A + A = 6 → 2A = 6 → A = 3
2. B + C = 8
3. A + B = 4
4. C + D = 10
We already know A = 3.
Use equation (3):
A + B = 4 → 3 + B = 4 → B = 1
Now use equation (2):
B + C = 8 → 1 + C = 8 → C = 7
Now use equation (4):
C + D = 10 → 7 + D = 10 → D = 3
So now we have:
- △ (A) = 3
- ○ (B) = 1
- □ (C) = 7
- ◇ (D) = 3
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Step 2: Solve the unknown expressions
Now evaluate each expression on the right:
#### 1. △ + □ + ◇ = ?
= 3 + 7 + 3 =
13
#### 2. ○ + □ + △ = ?
= 1 + 7 + 3 =
11
#### 3. □ + □ + ◇ = ?
= 7 + 7 + 3 =
17
#### 4. △ + □ + ◇ + ○ = ?
= 3 + 7 + 3 + 1 =
14
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✔ Final Answers:
- △ + □ + ◇ =
13
- ○ + □ + △ =
11
- □ + □ + ◇ =
17
- △ + □ + ◇ + ○ =
14
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Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of math puzzles.