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Mayan Math worksheet with symbolic addition and coloring activity.

A worksheet titled "Mayan Math" featuring exercises to solve addition problems using Mayan symbols and a coloring activity of a Mayan mask.

A worksheet titled "Mayan Math" featuring exercises to solve addition problems using Mayan symbols and a coloring activity of a Mayan mask.

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It looks like you've uploaded an image of a worksheet titled "Mayan Math" that includes two main parts:

1. A. Arithmetic: Solve addition and subtraction problems using Mayan numerals.
2. B. Artistic Activity: Color a Mayan mask based on a color key.

However, since I can't view or process images directly, I can't see the specific numbers or symbols in your image. But I can guide you through how to solve this kind of problem step by step, assuming standard Mayan numeral representation.

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🔹 Understanding Mayan Numerals



The Mayans used a vigesimal (base-20) number system with three primary symbols:

- Dot (•) = 1
- Bar (—) = 5
- Shell (○) = 0 (used as a placeholder)

Numbers are written vertically, with each position representing increasing powers of 20 (from bottom to top):
- Bottom: units (20⁰ = 1)
- Next: 20¹ = 20
- Then: 20² = 400, etc.

For example:
- A bar and two dots = 5 + 2 = 7
- A dot above a bar = 1 × 20 + 5 = 25

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🔹 Part A: Solving Problems Using Mayan Symbols



Let’s assume typical problems like:

#### Example Problem:
```
• •
————
• •
+ ————
• •
```

This means:
- First number: One bar (5) + two dots (2) = 7
- Second number: Same → 7
- Total: 7 + 7 = 14

Now convert 14 into Mayan:
- 14 = one bar (5) + nine dots? No — wait: only up to four dots per group.
- So: two bars (10) + four dots (4) → total 14

But in Mayan notation:
- You can’t have more than 4 dots.
- So: two bars (10) + four dots (4) → correct.

So answer would be:
```
————
————
• • • •
```

(That is, two bars stacked, then four dots below.)

You'd write that in the blank box using the same symbols.

> So for each problem, follow these steps:
>
> 1. Convert each Mayan number to decimal.
> 2. Perform the operation (addition/subtraction).
> 3. Convert the result back into Mayan numerals.
> 4. Draw the appropriate dots and bars.

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🔹 Part B: Coloring the Mayan Mask



There's a color key at the top:

| Number | Color |
|--------|-------|
| 0 | Red |
| 1 | Blue |
| 2 | Green |
| 3 | Yellow |
| 4 | Orange |
| 5 | Purple |

And the mask has sections labeled with Mayan numerals (dots and bars). You need to:

1. Identify what number each section represents.
2. Use the key to find the corresponding color.
3. Color that section accordingly.

For example:
- If a section has one dot, it's 1 → color blue.
- If it has a bar, it's 5 → color purple.
- If it has three dots, it's 3 → color yellow.

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🔹 Final Tips



- Remember: Only 1–4 dots allowed per level; use bars for 5s.
- For larger numbers, look at vertical positions (e.g., top row = 20s place).
- Double-check your arithmetic.

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